At a glance
College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants is a federal competitive grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the research & development sector. Funding is up to C$120K. Eligible applicants: See the official NSERC opportunity page; most programmes require researchers or companies partnering with an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at nserc-crsng.canada.ca.
- Amount
- Up to C$120K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Funding opportunity College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants Overview Overview Who? Colleges conducting multidisciplinary research and collaborating on projects with community partner organizations How much? Up to $120,000 per year How long? 1 to 3 years Application deadline Before 8:00 pm (ET) February 25, 2026 As of April 2022, the CCI program has transitioned to the Tri-agency Guide on Financial Administration for all CCI grants. On this page Description Activities supported Equity, diversity and inclusion Research involving Indigenous Peoples and communities Partners Funding Apply Review Award Post-award Resources Frequently asked questions Contact Description CCSIF grants are intended to foster community innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and cap...
Who can apply
See the official NSERC opportunity page; most programmes require researchers or companies partnering with an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution.
How to apply
Apply through NSERC's online system as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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