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Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system
Implementation research on NCDs beyond healthcare
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports implementation research on non-communicable diseases beyond the healthcare system. The maximum funding is $200,000 per year for up to five years, and eligible projects may include prevention, screening, diagnosis, management, and collaboration with communities and other sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Implementation research on NCD prevention and health promotion
- Implementation research on integrated NCD care beyond healthcare settings
- Research on screening, diagnosis, management, and continuity of care for NCDs
- Cross-sector collaboration with communities and non-health sectors
Documents Needed
- GACD Stage 1 or Stage 2 application PDF
- Participant table
- Suggested reviewers list
- Host institution letter of support
- Partner letter and partnership details form, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions and affiliated institutions
- Canadian hospitals and research institutes
- Canadian non-profit health research organizations
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada, for Indigenous health research
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits
- Consumables and materials
- Equipment and services directly needed for the project
- Travel for project meetings, including the GACD annual meeting
- Accessibility support and community engagement costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Standalone feasibility studies
- Epidemiological, etiological, or mechanistic studies without an implementation focus
- Clinical trials for pharmacological or behavioural efficacy
- Projects that cannot be completed within the grant period
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Underserved populations in high-income countries
Processing and Agreement
- Stage 1 applications are checked for eligibility and relevance.
- Eligible applications are peer reviewed by an international panel.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to submit Stage 2 proposals.
- Stage 2 applications are reviewed and ranked for funding decisions.
- Successful applicants are notified after the final decision process.
Additional information
- Two team members must attend the annual GACD Research Network meeting.
- At least one attendee should be based in an LMIC or other lower-resourced context.
- Letters of support from the host institution are mandatory.
- Applications must be submitted in English to GACD and in one of Canada’s official languages to CIHR.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system. 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 – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system?
This program supports implementation research on non-communicable diseases beyond the healthcare system. The maximum funding is $200,000 per year for up to five years, and eligible projects may include prevention, screening, diagnosis, management, and collaboration with communities and other sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system program?
To be eligible for the Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system program, you must:
Canada-based NPA required
Early career researcher required
LMIC team participation required
What expenses are eligible under Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system?
Implementation research on NCD prevention and health promotion
Implementation research on integrated NCD care beyond healthcare settings
Research on screening, diagnosis, management, and continuity of care for NCDs
Cross-sector collaboration with communities and non-health sectors
Who can I contact for more information about the Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system?
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 – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system available?
The Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system program is available across Canada.
Is the Team Grant – GACD 2026: Implementation science to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Maximizing collaboration and coordination with and beyond the healthcare system a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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