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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides $30,000 to $75,000 for short-term collaborative research under the TCA initiative. It supports time-sensitive projects related to the ocean-climate-people nexus, including research equipment, field work, personnel, and Indigenous engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term collaborative research on the ocean-climate-people nexus.
- Time-sensitive research opportunities that may leverage external funding.
- Research connected to TCA Large Research Projects and partner collaborations.
Documents Needed
- Applicant information
- Curriculum vitae
- Research project summary
- Project timeline
- Proposed budget and justification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Faculty and research staff at Dalhousie University.
- Faculty and research staff at Université du Québec à Rimouski.
- Faculty and research staff at Université Laval.
- Faculty and research staff at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
- Early-career, mid-career, late-career researchers, and postdoctoral fellows.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Field work, travel, and accommodation.
- Salaries for highly qualified personnel such as students, post-doctoral fellows, and field technicians.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary or other remuneration for the awardee researcher.
- Expenses above the approved funding amount.
- Costs incurred before or after the funding term.
Eligible geographic areas
- Dalhousie University
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université Laval
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed internally by the applicant’s institutional TCA scientific director.
- Proposals are then recommended to the TCA Scientific Directorate.
- Final review and approval are completed by the Scientific Directorate.
- The process is designed to support prompt and timely decisions.
Additional information
- Projects must align with the TCA scientific strategy and the vision of Large Research Projects.
- Applications should be sent as one PDF document to the institution’s TCA scientific director.
- Funding is available until all funds are allocated.
- Projects may be extended with prior approval from the awarding institution’s TCA Scientific Director.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the TCA Opportunities Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the TCA Opportunities Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the TCA Opportunities Fund?
This program provides $30,000 to $75,000 for short-term collaborative research under the TCA initiative. It supports time-sensitive projects related to the ocean-climate-people nexus, including research equipment, field work, personnel, and Indigenous engagement.
How much funding can be received?
TCA Opportunities Fund Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the TCA Opportunities Fund program?
To be eligible for the TCA Opportunities Fund program, you must:
Current faculty or research staff at a TCA partner university.
Actively involved in TCA.
Project aligned with TCA strategy.
What expenses are eligible under TCA Opportunities Fund?
Short-term collaborative research on the ocean-climate-people nexus.
Time-sensitive research opportunities that may leverage external funding.
Research connected to TCA Large Research Projects and partner collaborations.
Who can I contact for more information about the TCA Opportunities Fund?
You can contact Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) by email at Weishan.Wang@dal.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the TCA Opportunities Fund available?
The TCA Opportunities Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the TCA Opportunities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TCA Opportunities Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration