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Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)
Research funding for school food evidence
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 900,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 25, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $900,000 per grant to support research on school food programs in Canada. It funds projects that generate evidence on health, social, economic, policy, and equity impacts, as well as knowledge mobilization.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 25, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
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 activities to support evidence-informed school food policy and practice.
Documents Needed
- Tri-agency CV
- Research proposal
- Summary of research proposal
- Participant table
- Letters of collaboration or support, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers.
- Knowledge users.
- Canadian postsecondary institutions.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Compensation for knowledge users and people with lived experience.
- Salaries for grant team members.
- Space rental directly needed for the project.
- Indigenous engagement, translation, and accessibility-related costs.
- Travel for knowledge mobilization activities, including workshop attendance where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs associated with the funding, financing, or implementation of school food programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for relevance to the program objectives and research areas.
- Eligible applications then go through peer review and ranking within each pool.
- Funding decisions are made in rank order, subject to available funds.
- Successful teams are published on the CIHR website.
- Funded projects are subject to grant conditions and required reporting.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH). 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 Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)?
This program provides up to $900,000 per grant to support research on school food programs in Canada. It funds projects that generate evidence on health, social, economic, policy, and equity impacts, as well as knowledge mobilization.
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 match a 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 activities 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