Connection Grants
Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects.
Competitions
2026
2026 Competitions
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Application deadlines:
- February 2, 2026 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- May 1, 2026 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- August 4, 2026 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- November 2, 2026 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
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Value and duration:
- Events: $10,000 to $25,000 over 1 year
- Outreach activities: $10,000 to $50,000 over 1 year; higher amounts can be considered if well justified
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Upcoming webinar(s):
In English
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (eastern)In French
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (eastern)
Instructions
Associated supplements
2025
2025 Competitions
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Application deadlines:
- February 1, 2025 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- May 1, 2025 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- August 1, 2025 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- November 3, 2025 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
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Value and duration:
- Events: $7,000 to $25,000 over 1 year
- Outreach activities: $7,000 to $50,000 over 1 year; higher amounts can be considered if well justified
Award Receipients
Committee Members List
Instructions
Associated supplements
- Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative
- February 1, 2025 deadline only: Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
2024
2024 Competitions
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Application deadlines:
- February 1, 2024 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- May 1, 2024 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- June 22, 2024 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
- November 1, 2024 (8:00 p.m. eastern)
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Value and duration:
- Events: $7,000 to $25,000 over 1 year
- Outreach activities: $7,000 to $50,000 over 1 year; higher amounts can be considered if well justified