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Grand Challenges Canada
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Non-repayable funding (grant) for Indigenous-led innovation projects focusing on cultural resurgence, economic development, and well-being, including specific focus areas like mental health and youth mental health. Funding is available in two tiers: Seed (up to $125,000 for 12 months) and Transition-to-Scale (up to $300,000 for 18 months).
Business Size: small
Industries: Health and Wellness, Indigenous Cultural Revitalization, Economic Development, Social Innovation
Region: Canada-wide
Demographics: Indigenous-led initiatives
Other Criteria: Projects focused on mental health and well-being using an Indigenous approach, Projects with a particular focus on youth mental health, Projects must be new programs, products, or services that are developed, designed, and/or led by an Indigenous person, supporting the resurgence of Indigenous culture, systems, or economies, and aiming to maintain the existence and well-being of all relations
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Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Grand Challenges Canada
Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives
This program is available to small businesses in Health and Wellness, Indigenous Cultural Revitalization, Economic Development industries located in Canada-wide.
This program offers funding up to $300,000 (minimum $125,000).
The application deadline is May 7, 2023.
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“Saved me several hours of research” — New Business Owner, Vancouver