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Strategic Operating Grant Program
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports innovative arthritis research aligned with priorities
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
The program funds innovative arthritis research aligned with Arthritis Society Canada priorities. It provides up to $150,000 per year for up to three years to support research in areas such as pain, osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, childhood arthritis, and workplace-related topics.
Activities funded
- Innovative research focused on pain related to arthritis.
- Innovative research focused on osteoarthritis (OA).
- Innovative research focused on inflammatory arthritis (IA).
- Innovative research focused on childhood arthritis.
- Innovative research focused on workplace-related topics connected to arthritis.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Evaluate a workplace accommodation toolkit for inflammatory arthritis retention
$ 149,500
Pilot remote self-management pathway to reduce osteoarthritis pain
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- Research proposal must align with Arthritis Society Canada’s priority areas.
- Application must be submitted by an eligible Principal Investigator (PI).
- Application must be submitted through an eligible Canadian Host institution (as defined by Arthritis Society Canada).
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Principal Investigators (PIs) applying through eligible Canadian host institutions (as defined by Arthritis Society Canada).
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
- Letter of Intent (LOI) submissions are reviewed by the funder.
- Applicants are notified of LOI review results in July.
Additional information
- Applications must be aligned with Arthritis Society Canada’s Strategic Plan 2020–2027 research priorities.
- Applicants are notified of Letter of Intent (LOI) results in July.
- These awards are non-renewable.
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