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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Vision Grants fund collaborative planning for innovative, interdisciplinary research aimed at transforming education systems for equity. The program offers up to $75,000 total and supports planning projects in education and learning, including work focused on AI.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative planning of a large-scale research project on education.
- Development of an interdisciplinary research concept focused on equity in education systems.
- Planning of research on possible systems change in education.
Documents Needed
- Proposal
- Letter of intent
- Budget in U.S. dollars
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Public or governmental institutions.
- Universities, school districts, and research facilities.
- Other non-profit organizations with equivalent status outside the United States.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying directly in their own name.
- Graduate students acting as PI or Co-PI.
Eligible expenses
- Planning and development costs for the research project.
- Costs directly related to collaborative research design.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect cost charges.
- Direct grants to individuals.
- Fully developed research plans instead of planning projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- International
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Selected applicants may receive an award for the planning phase.
- Awarded grantees may later be eligible to apply for a Transformative Research Grant.
Additional information
- Vision Grants are planning grants, not full research awards.
- Awarded grantees may later apply for a Transformative Research Grant.
- Proposals must be submitted in English.
- Budgets must be proposed in U.S. dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vision Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vision Grants. 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 Vision Grants?
Vision Grants fund collaborative planning for innovative, interdisciplinary research aimed at transforming education systems for equity. The program offers up to $75,000 total and supports planning projects in education and learning, including work focused on AI.
How much funding can be received?
Vision Grants Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vision Grants program?
To be eligible for the Vision Grants program, you must:
Planning research in education or learning
Non-profit or public institution affiliation
PI with relevant experience or doctorate
What expenses are eligible under Vision Grants?
Collaborative planning of a large-scale research project on education.
Development of an interdisciplinary research concept focused on equity in education systems.
Planning of research on possible systems change in education.
Where is the Vision Grants available?
The Vision Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Vision Grants?
Vision Grants is funded by The Spencer Foundation