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Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025)
Supports youth-engaged research on youth health
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $300,000 per year for up to five years, for a total of $1,500,000 per grant. It supports youth-engaged research to improve youth health and well-being in Canada, including research aligned with at least two of Canada's Youth Policy priorities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Youth-led or youth-engaged research.
- Research addressing at least two priorities of Canada's Youth Policy.
- Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral youth health research.
- Knowledge mobilization to support policy or practice.
Documents Needed
- Tri-agency CV
- Certificate of completion for sex- and gender-based analysis training
- Single PDF attestation form, if applicable
- Research proposal
- Summary of research proposal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers
- Knowledge users
- Canadian postsecondary institutions and affiliated organizations
- Municipal, provincial, or territorial governments in Canada
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada
Eligible expenses
- Compensation for youth or patient partners.
- Salaries for paid grant team members.
- Community mobilization and engagement costs.
- Translation and preparation of public-facing materials.
- Accessibility supports for the NPA or team members.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Meaningful youth leadership and engagement.
- Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach.
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion in the research process.
- Capacity building for youth-engaged research.
- Knowledge mobilization potential.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your team and CVs
- Gather the required participants and complete the tri-agency CV.
- Complete the required sex- and gender-based analysis training.
- Step 2: Complete the ResearchNet registration
- Enter participant and proposal information.
- Apply to the appropriate funding pool, if relevant.
- Preview and submit the registration by the deadline.
- Step 3: Complete the full application
- Prepare the research proposal and related materials in ResearchNet.
- Complete the budget and other required application tasks.
- Attach all required files and review the full application.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Use ResearchNet to submit the final application before the deadline.
- Keep the submission confirmation for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applications are assessed through peer review and relevance review.
- Applicants are notified of the decision date provided by CIHR.
- Funding begins only after the official decision and agreement process.
Additional information
- Webinars will be offered to support applicants.
- A tri-agency CV must be used.
- Research security rules apply.
- CIHR policies and guidelines should be reviewed before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) Program
What is the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025)?
This program provides up to $300,000 per year for up to five years, for a total of $1,500,000 per grant. It supports youth-engaged research to improve youth health and well-being in Canada, including research aligned with at least two of Canada's Youth Policy priorities.
Who is eligible for the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) program?
To be eligible for the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) program, you must:
Canadian-based NPA
Tri-partite leadership team
Sex- and gender training required
What expenses are eligible under Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025)?
Youth-led or youth-engaged research.
Research addressing at least two priorities of Canada's Youth Policy.
Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral youth health research.
Knowledge mobilization to support policy or practice.
Who can I contact for more information about the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025)?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Where is the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) available?
The Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) program is available across Canada.
Is the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025)?
Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) is funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)