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Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)
Research funding for school food evidence
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: The FRESH page now shows specific competition dates and updated webinar and partner-linkage details, while the grant scope remains focused on school food research in Canada.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The FRESH page now shows specific competition dates and updated webinar and partner-linkage details, while the grant scope remains focused on school food research in Canada.
FRESH grant page updated with dates and webinar details
The FRESH opportunity now shows specific competition dates: Registration Deadline 2026-06-25, Application Deadline 2026-10-07, Anticipated Notice of Decision 2027-02-25, and Funding Start Date 2027-01-01. The webinar and partner-linkage sections were also updated with revised wording and current links, and the page now emphasizes the program’s research focus on school food programs in Canada with an equity lens.
Funding available
$ 900,000
Deadline
October 7, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) supports research to improve school food policy, programming, and practice across Canada. It funds intersectoral, interdisciplinary projects on the health, policy, and equity impacts of school food programs, as well as related knowledge mobilization activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 900,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on the health, social, and economic impacts of school food programs.
- Research on school food policy and program design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Research focused on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, schools, and communities.
- Knowledge mobilization to support evidence-informed school food policy and practice.
Documents Needed
- Tri-agency CV
- Summary of research proposal
- Participant table
- Relevance review form
- Letters of collaboration or support, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers.
- Knowledge users.
- Canadian postsecondary institutions.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Compensation for knowledge users and people with lived or living experience.
- Salaries for grant team members.
- Space rental directly needed for the research project.
- Community engagement, translation, and accessibility-related costs.
- Costs to attend the knowledge mobilization workshop, where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs associated with the funding, financing, or implementation of school food programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clarity of the research questions and objectives.
- Alignment with the funding opportunity objectives and research areas.
- Quality, feasibility, and rigour of the research approach.
- Potential to improve health equity, policy, and practice.
- Strength of the team, partnerships, and knowledge mobilization strategy.
How to apply
- Step 1: Registration
- Complete participant information in ResearchNet.
- Complete the proposal summary and funding pool selection.
- Submit the registration by the deadline.
- Step 2: Full application
- Complete the research proposal and relevance review form.
- Upload the required CVs and supporting documents.
- Enter budget information and partner details, if applicable.
- Step 3: Final submission
- Upload signature pages and required attachments.
- Review the application in ResearchNet.
- Submit the full application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for relevance at the registration and/or application stage.
- Applications judged not relevant are withdrawn from the competition.
- Eligible applications are peer reviewed and ranked within each pool.
- Funding is awarded in rank order, subject to available funds.
- Successful applicants are published on the CIHR website.
Additional information
- Applications may involve a tripartite leadership team.
- Successful teams are expected to attend a knowledge mobilization workshop.
- Public-facing materials must be in both English and French.
- A future data platform may be required if established.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Program
What is the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)?
The Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) supports research to improve school food policy, programming, and practice across Canada. It funds intersectoral, interdisciplinary projects on the health, policy, and equity impacts of school food programs, as well as related knowledge mobilization activities.
How much funding can be received?
Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Funds up to $900,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) program?
To be eligible for the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) program, you must:
Canadian institutional affiliation required.
Tripartite leadership team required.
Project must focus on a listed research area.
What expenses are eligible under Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)?
Research on the health, social, and economic impacts of school food programs.
Research on school food policy and program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Research focused on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, schools, and communities.
Knowledge mobilization to support evidence-informed school food policy and practice.
Who can I contact for more information about the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) available?
The Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) program is available across Canada.
Is the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) is a Partnering and Collaboration