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SSHRC Connection Grants

Up to $50,000
Type
Application Difficulty
EASY
Time To Complete4 weeksProgram Budgetno cap
See If You Qualify

Highlights

This program is designed specifically for businesses like yours, providing funding between $7,000 and $50,000 to support short-term initiatives. Imagine being able to host workshops, conferences, or outreach events that not only promote your business but also enhance engagement within your community. These activities can open doors to new connections and collaboration, allowing you to share ideas and resources with industry experts.

Applying for this funding is straightforward, and there's no immediate financial pressure with a one-year payback period. This means you can focus on making your project a success without the stress of quick repayment. With no minimum or maximum company revenue required, this grant is accessible to a wide range of Canadian businesses, making it an excellent opportunity to advance your goals while contributing to important dialogues in your field.

Don’t miss your chance to take your initiatives to the next level. The support offered through this program can provide the boost you need to grow and thrive.

Financing Details

The financing provided through this program is a grant. Grants are funds that do not require repayment, making them a fantastic option for your business.

Funding Amounts:
Eligible projects can receive funding ranging from $7,000 to $50,000 over a one-year period. This money can be used to support various short-term initiatives geared toward knowledge mobilization.

Eligible Expenses:
You can use the funds for costs associated with:

  • Workshops
  • Conferences
  • Outreach activities (like policy briefs and media events)
  • Public debates

However, the funds cannot be used for general operating costs or any expenses not directly related to the approved initiative.

Fees and Additional Costs:
Good news: there are no fees associated with this grant. This means you receive the full amount allocated, without added costs cutting into your funding.

Qualifications

  • Must be a Canadian institution with institutional eligibility to administer the funds.
  • Available to businesses located across Canada.
  • No minimum number of employees required.
  • No maximum number of employees required.
  • No minimum revenue qualifications.
  • No maximum revenue qualifications.
  • All legal structures are applicable.
  • All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

  • Must not be an institution without institutional eligibility to administer funds.

Description

This program offers your business funding between $7,000 and $50,000 for short-term initiatives that help share knowledge and engage your community. You can use this money for things like workshops, conferences, policy briefs, media events, or public debates. These activities can not only promote your business but also enhance your industry's reach and visibility.

The funds are designed for initiatives that facilitate scholarly exchanges, which means they can help you connect with experts and communities to share information, ideas, and resources. If your project is eligible, the funding can be administered by Canadian institutions, giving you a solid support structure for your endeavors.

This funding comes with a one-year payback period, which offers you time to focus on your project's success without immediate financial pressure. This is an excellent chance to advance your business's goals while contributing to a broader conversation in your field.

Program Steps

  1. Visit the Program's Website
    Go to the official program website to gather updated information and guidelines.

  2. Prepare Necessary Documentation
    Collect the following documents to support your application:

    • Business registration documents
    • A detailed proposal for your initiative (including objectives and anticipated outcomes)
    • Budget outline showing how you intend to use the funding
    • Any letters of support from partners or collaborators, if applicable
  3. Complete the Application Form
    Fill out the application form as required on the program website. Be thorough and clear in your responses.

  4. Submit Your Proposal
    Ensure all documents and the completed application form are submitted according to the instructions provided on the website.

  5. Follow Up
    Check back after submission to confirm receipt of your application and to ask any follow-up questions if needed.

  6. Wait for Notification
    Be patient as the program administrators review applications. They will notify you of the outcome within their specified timeline.

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