Closed
The Novartis Health Equity Initiative
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support projects improving health equity in Canada
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : June 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This funding supports Canadian projects that reduce health disparities and improve equitable access to healthcare, with total available funding of $500,000 CAD. Eligible activities focus on social and cultural inclusivity, health literacy and education, and addressing barriers faced by newly arrived immigrants.
Activities funded
- Projects that improve social and cultural inclusivity in healthcare for underserved populations.
- Health literacy and education initiatives that address lack of information and contradictory health advice.
- Initiatives supporting newly arrived immigrants with culturally and linguistically appropriate health information and services.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,000
Multilingual workshops to help newcomers navigate care and prevention
$ 75,000
Mobile health equity hub for Indigenous and disability-inclusive education
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an eligible organization (as defined by the initiative).
- The project must aim to improve health equity in Canada.
- The project must address healthcare challenges faced by underserved or marginalized populations.
Who is eligible?
- Eligible organizations with projects focused on health equity in Canada
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions will be confirmed by October 2025.
Additional information
- Total available funding is $500,000 CAD.
- Funding decisions will be confirmed by October 2025.
- The published deadline date was June 16, 2025.
Apply to this program
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative. 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 The Novartis Health Equity Initiative?
How much funding can be received?
What expenses are eligible under The Novartis Health Equity Initiative?
What is the deadline to apply?
Is the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Who are the financial supporters of the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative?
Who is eligible for the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative program?
Who can I contact for more information about the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative?
Where is the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative available?
Apply to this program
More programs like this
Grant and FundingOpen
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Global Innovation Clusters (GIC)Funding to enhance supply chains with AI
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Mitacs Accelerate
MitacsConnect organizations with academia for research and innovation collaboration
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Funding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
Closed
ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Grant and FundingOpen
Active Transportation Fund
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities CanadaSupports infrastructure projects for safer, more accessible active transportation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)Supports equality initiatives for sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
Grant and FundingClosed
Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives for at-risk communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP)
Health CanadaSupports innovative projects addressing substance use prevention and treatment
Grant and FundingOpen
Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) - COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies
Public Safety Canada (PSC)Supports NGOs in emergency response and capacity building activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports volunteer-based home services for vulnerable Canadian seniors
Sign up to our platform to access the The Novartis Health Equity Initiative information sheet for free
Get access to 4,000+ programs, practical guides, personalized alerts, and an AI assistant to support your grant applications.