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Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant
Support for Indigenous health research capacity in Yukon
Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Deadline
April 1, 2026
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
Up to $2,400,000 is available for one three-year grant. This program supports the Yukon NEIHR Centre to strengthen Indigenous health research, knowledge sharing, and community-based capacity building in Yukon.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing and operating the Yukon NEIHR Centre
- Supporting Indigenous community-based health research
- Building research capacity and training
- Knowledge sharing and partnership development
- Coordination with Indigenous communities and researchers
Documents Needed
- CVs for all participants except collaborators
- Indigenous Health Research Cultural Safety Form
- Governance Structure document
- Applicant Partner COI Document, if applicable
- Partner Letter and Partnership Details form, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The 2024 NEIHR Yukon Centre development grant grantee
- Indigenous community, group, or organization with a research or knowledge translation mandate
- Independent researcher
- Knowledge user
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not the 2024 NEIHR Yukon Centre development grant grantee
- Organizations that do not meet CIHR eligibility to administer funds
Eligible expenses
- Release time allowance for knowledge users
- Salaries for grant team members
- Rental of space in non-academic institutions
- Translation and public information materials
- Community engagement, honoraria, gifts, and travel-related support
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Selection criteria
- Leadership and experience of the NPA and team
- Quality and coherence of the research plan
- Governance structure and accountability
- Training, impact, and partnership value
- Feasibility and sustainability of the centre
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare participant information
- Add all required participants in ResearchNet.
- Ensure participants complete the required CIHR PIN and self-identification questionnaire.
- Upload CVs as required for each participant type.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Enter proposal information in ResearchNet.
- Upload the research proposal and any appendix materials.
- Complete the one-page summary of the research proposal.
- Step 3: Prepare budget and supporting materials
- Enter budget information for the full funding period.
- Attach required supporting documents, including the cultural safety form and governance document.
- Include partner documents if partner contributions are involved.
- Step 4: Review and submit
- Print and upload signature pages.
- Preview the full application for completeness.
- Submit the application in ResearchNet before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through CIHR peer review
- Applications are assessed for relevance and scientific merit
- Funding decisions are made by CIHR after review
- Successful applicants are published on the CIHR website
- Annual reporting is required once funded
Additional information
- The successful applicant will be published on the CIHR website.
- Annual reports are required once funded.
- The NPA may participate in CIHR evaluation activities.
- Applicants should review CIHR policies and guidelines before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant Program
What is the Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant?
Up to $2,400,000 is available for one three-year grant. This program supports the Yukon NEIHR Centre to strengthen Indigenous health research, knowledge sharing, and community-based capacity building in Yukon.
How much funding can be received?
Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant Funds up to $2,400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant program?
To be eligible for the Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant program, you must:
2024 Yukon development grantee
Required Indigenous team roles
SGBA training completion
What expenses are eligible under Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant?
Establishing and operating the Yukon NEIHR Centre
Supporting Indigenous community-based health research
Building research capacity and training
Knowledge sharing and partnership development
Coordination with Indigenous communities and researchers
Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant?
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 Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant available?
The Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yukon Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Centre Operating Grant Funding Opportunity: Directed Grant is a Grant and Funding