Standards Council of Canada

Who is eligible?

Eligible types of companies for this grant include:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Non-profit organizations
• Industry associations
• Government agencies

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant may include travel costs, research expenses, equipment purchases, and project-related expenses. Applicants can also seek funding for personnel costs and training activities.

• Travel expenses
• Research costs
• Equipment purchases
• Project-related expenses
• Personnel costs
• Training activities

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies or organizations operating within Canada, as the Standards Council of Canada oversees the national standardization system. Participation is focused on Canadian values and priorities both domestically and globally.

• Organizations registered and operating in Canada.
• Entities involved in Canadian standardization, conformity assessment, and accreditation programs.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The overall application will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Alignment with SCC strategic objectives
• Ability to achieve desired outcomes
• Feasibility and sustainability of the project
• Potential impact on Canadians' quality of life and economic prosperity