Environmental Health Funding Sources
Below is a list of links to funding sources that may contribute to environmental health research for First Nations. If you are a community or organization seeking funding, you may require a university research partner. Newest opportunities are on top. Ongoing funding opportunities for organisations are listed first, followed by funding for students below.
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| FUND | ORGANIZATION | TYPE | DEADLINE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Bursary (BC) | Health Services Association |
open to Aboriginal students from BC who are continuing or proceeding in any Heath Sciences related fi eld leading to a recognized certifi cation, degree or diploma |
February 29, 2012 | $1,000 |
| Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary (Alberta) | Alberta Heritage Scholarships |
to assist aboriginal students taking postsecondary education in a health field |
May 1, 2012 | $2,000 - 12,000 |
| Graduate Research Fellowship (Manitoba) | Manitoba Network Environment for Aboriginal Health Research (NEAHR) Program |
an award for one year to support graduate studies at the Masters or PhD level in indigenous health |
March 1, 2012 | 20,000 |
| Research Project Grants (Atlantic) | Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program |
grants available to support health research by Aboriginal communities/groups or university researchers working in collaboration with Aboriginal communities. |
no deadline | 30,000 |
| Graduate Student Funding (Ontario) | Indigenous Health Research Development Program (IHRDP) |
Aborignal students in graduate Health programs |
May 7, 2012 | 5,000 - 38,000 |
| Community-based Primary Healthcare (CBPHC): Team Grant | Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
The Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health is supporting teams that develop and evaluate innovative models of CBPHC that improve equity of access and health outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples |
May 1, 2012 | 500,000 |
| Planning Grants: Winter 2012 (Aboriginal activities a priority) | Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
support for planning activities, partnership development and/or increasing the team’s understanding of the health research landscape |
February 15, 2012 | 25,000 |
| Summer Undergraduate Research Award (Saskatchewan) | Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre (IPHRC) |
funding to supervising professors for undergraduate students to gain experience by participating in Aboriginal health research. |
March 1, 2012 | 4,200 |
| Graduate Student Fellowships (Saskatchewan) | Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre (IPHRC) |
students attending Saskatchewan universities but will consider students attending university out-of-province if their research is specific to Aboriginal communities in Saskatchewan |
March 1, 2012 | 17,500 - 21,000 |
| Knowledge Translation Grant (Ontario) | Indigenous Health Research Development Program (IHRDP) |
exchange, synthesis, and application of knowledge between researchers and knowledge users |
March 31, 2012 (competition opens) | 25,000 |
| Development Grant (Ontario) | Indigenous Health Research Development Program |
available to assist communities, organizations or individual researchers to prepare a funding proposal |
March 31, 2012 (competition opens) | 10,000 |
| Community-Based Research (Ontario) | Indigenous Health Research Development Program (IHRDP) |
to promote Aboriginal capacity in Aboriginal Health Research through the development of relationships with First Nations communities in Ontario. |
March 31, 2012 (competition opens) | 25,000 |
| Graduate Research Fellowship | Manitoba NEAHR Graduate Fellowship |
to support graduate studies at the Masters or PhD level in indigenous health |
March 1, 2012 | 20,000 |
| Community Network Research Grant (Saskatchewan) | Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre |
provides funding to complete community-based research projects focusing on Indigenous health in Saskatchewan. |
March 1, 2011 | $15,000 |
| Science Horizons Youth Internship Program | Environment Canada |
Aboriginal organizations or associations can apply to recieve an intern. |
March 2, 2012 | $12,000 |
| Spirit of the Earth Awards Program | Manitoba Hydro |
Any environmental activity planned or implemented by Aboriginal people, or involving Aboriginal people in the province of Manitoba, is eligible |
April 27, 2012 | |
| Contaminated Sites Management Program | Indian and Inuit Affairs Program (IIAP) of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) |
call for proposals from Aboriginal people |
no closing date | |
| Harold F. and Anne Bedner UPHILL Scholarship (BC) | The Institute for Aboriginal Health |
for females in Health Sciences |
March/April every year | $3,000 |
| Institute for Coastal Research Fellows Program (BC) | Institute for Coastal Research Fellows Program |
seeking an individual who is interested in research or other activity that will help further the objectives of the ICR Aquatic Foods Initiative |
March 1 and October 1 | $2,500 |
| Open Operating Grant Program for Research | Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
Grant |
February 2, 2012 (registration deadline) | 100,000 |
| NFNECP and the DWQP | Health Canada |
NFNECP funds Research Projects from First Nations Communities. |
November 15th annually | variable |
| Minerva Foundation Academic Awards (BC) | The Minerva Foundation |
for female residents of BC who have financial need and are enrolled in a BC post-secondary institution. being an Aboriginal woman is one of the criteria. |
various | $1,000-22,500 |
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| NEAHR Regina Funding Opportunities | The Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre |
Funding primarily focuses on building capacity in health research among Aboriginal people, communities and institutions through trainee support, and promoting research into areas of Aboriginal health. |
Various | Various |
| NEAHR Alberta Funding Opportunities | Alberta Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research |
The key goals are Transmitting the Message, Learning from Others, Access to Health Research for Indigenous Peoples and pursuing research on Specific Themes |
Various | Various |
| NEARBC External Funding Opportunities | Information provided by Network Environments for Aboriginal Research, B.C. |
The mission of NEARBC is to create an environment where researchers and communities collaborate to develop research capacity that is relevant to Aboriginal peoples and is competitive in national and international arenas. |
Various | Various |
| Health Research Awards - Manitoba | Manitoba Network Environment for Aboriginal Health Research (NEAHR) Program |
seeks to expand the pool of indigenous health researchers. various awards available |
Various | Various |
| Other Manitoba Environment grants | Various |
Various |
Various | Various |
| Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention (WRAPP) Fund | Manitoba Pollution Prevention Branch |
supports projects that focus on waste reduction, pollution prevention, and integrated waste management practices. First Nations communities are eligible. |
15 April/ June/ August/ October/ December | Maximum $ 25,000 |
| Water Stewardship Fund | Government of Manitoba |
The WSF supports innovative projects that contribute to maintaining the quality and quantity of water, wetlands, riparian areas and aquatic habitat in Manitoba |
15 November - fall deadline; 15 April - spring deadline | Not stated |
| Sustainable Development Innovations Fund (SDIF) Open Category | Manitoba Pollution Prevention Branch |
supports projects that contribute to the protection, enhancement, conservation and/or rehabilitation of Manitoba’s environment. First Nations communities are eligible. |
15 April/ June/ August/ October/ December | Maximum $ 50,000 |
| Other NSERC grants | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada |
Various |
Various | Various |
| NSERC Discovery Grant & Northern Research Supplements | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada |
Aimed at NSERC-funded researchers who intend to conduct research in Canada ‘s North. |
1 November | Up to $25,000 per year, for up to five years |
| Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada |
supports focused interdisciplinary collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and any field of the health sciences. |
1 May (Notification of Intent) 1 October (CHRP Application), only if invited | Not stated |
| Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk | Environment Canada |
Habitat restoration and environmental stewardship, reducing environmental risk. |
Variable | from $30,000 to $100,000 per year |
| Great Lakes Sustainability Fund | Environment Canada |
Habitat restoration and environmental stewardship, reducing environmental risk. |
Early December of each year. | Variable |
| Environmental Damages Fund | Environment Canada |
Habitat restoration and environmental stewardship, reducing environmental risk. |
Variable | Variable |
| Community Interaction Program, St. Lawrence Action Plan | Environment Canada |
Habitat restoration and environmental stewardship, reducing environmental risk. |
Variable | maximum funding ranges from $25,000 to $200,000. |
| Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk | Environment Canada |
One of the aims is the recovery of species at risk on Aboriginal lands. Various groups can apply including First Nations. |
Variable | $10,000 to $50,000 per year. Projects may extend over more than one year. |
| Other Health Research Funding Opportunities | Canadian Institute of Health Research |
Various |
Various | Various |
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| Environmental Science Scholarships (BC) | Various |
Available to a full-time or part-time graduate student in one of the following programs: Community Health Science (MSc), First Nations Studies (MA), Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MSc Biology & Environmental Science) or Social Work. |
various | various |
| Dr. Tomer Levy Memorial Bursary | Anishnawbe Health Centre Toronto |
Aboriginal youth studying medicine |
May 31 every year | |
| Scholarships an awards for First Nations students in Saskatchewan | Various donors |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| Financial assistance for First Nations students | Various donors |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| Scholarships an awards for First Nations students in Northern Canada | Various donors |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| Scholarships an awards for First Nations students in Ontario | Various donors |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| National level scholarships and awards for First Nations students | Various donors |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| FAAY graduate scholarships | Foundation for Advancement of Aboriginal Youth |
Any field |
2012 applications available in March | Minimum $ 2,500 |
| Scholarships an awards for First Nations students in Manitoba | Various donors |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| Scholarships and awards for B.C. First Nations Students | Given by public and private donors, including aboriginal institutions |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| Scholarships and awards for First Nations students at McGill | Given by public and private donors, including aboriginal institutions |
Varied |
Varied | Varied |
| Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary and Scholarship | The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation/ Health Canada |
For studies in a branch of the health sciences such as: nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, lab technology, physiotherapy, dietics, nutrition, health administration, and public health policy. First Nations students who are full-time at a Canadian medical school can also apply using the same forms. |
Deadline June and November 1 | Tuition and living costs |
| Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Scholarships for Aboriginal Students | Alberta Blue Cross |
Applicants must be Aboriginal and residents of Alberta during their previous year of study. Applicants must be entering into the first year of post-secondary studies at an accredited Alberta post-secondary institution. |
20 September | $375 - $1,250 |
| Various tuition, entrance and graduate studies awards | UNBC |
Available to students who have financial needs |
February 15 each year | Varied |
| UNBC Founders Bursary | Petition Signers/ Petition Signers/UNBC Open Award |
Demonstrated financial need, academic proficiency, and community service/volunteerism. |
$ 1,000 |