Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program is a grant from National Research Council Canada that funds non-profit organizations and charities running science or innovation-based initiatives such as conferences, workshops, symposia, and outreach activities.

The program is particularly focused on engaging underrepresented groups in STEM and includes a dedicated Indigenous outreach stream for organizations leading science or innovation-based initiatives with Indigenous communities. Eligible applicants are Canadian non-profit organizations or charities. The application deadline is October 10, 2026.

Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program - National Research Council Canada Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program The NRC's Outreach Initiative provides grant funding to support non-profit organizations or charities for a variety of science- or innovation-based initiatives or projects.

Eligible activities, projects or initiatives include support for science- or innovation-based conferences, workshops, symposia, or other outreach activities aimed at better promoting outreach to, and engagement with, Canadians, including those from under-represented groups interested in STEM. "The NRC was a crucial Shad partner. Your financial grant assisted with the costs of offering the month-long, online STEM immersion to 600 youths.

In addition to the incredible contribution by your astronomy and astrophysics team members, the NRC's involvement made a strong and positive contribution to the program. Shad participants learned about the extensive NRC capabilities and research areas across the country, exposing opportunities for future collaboration and employment.

IRAP's mandate and capabilities in helping small and medium enterprises access, develop, exploit and apply technologies to create new products, services and industrial processes to stimulate innovation was also discovered by participants."

Indigenous outreach stream The Indigenous outreach stream of the NRC's Outreach Initiative is intended to fund organizations for science or innovation-based initiatives by Indigenous peoples and for Indigenous peoples.

The schedule, eligibility and assessment criteria, as well as responsibilities and implementation, are identical to the NRC Outreach Initiative except that those eligible should be focused toward Indigenous STEM individuals or topics. Events that are not eligible for the NRC Indigenous Outreach Initiative will still be considered for the NRC Outreach Initiative.

Eligible events for the Indigenous outreach stream should seek to address 1 or more of these strategic priorities: Building intentional relationship with Indigenous researchers, innovators, communities, organizations and governments in the context of STEM Advancing equity and themes of reconciliation through colaboration, engagement and partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in STEM-related areas Bridging knowledge systems and working together to enhance existing research practices or processes, and develop new strategies Increasing participation of Indigenous peoples in STEM Assessment of your request Your request for an Outreach Initiative grant will be assessed based on the following factors: Commitment to advancing science literacy, knowledge or expertise Alignment with NRC's research priorities or support for technology innovation Impact of proposed Outreach Initiative Inclusion of under-represented groups, STEM talent development or promotion of STEM To encourage the submission of a diverse and wide range of proposals, consideration may be given to applicants who have not previously received funding through the program, and/or initiatives that benefit wide-reaching events throughout Canada and that are deemed NRC priorities.

The NRC Outreach Initiative accepts applications on a semi-annual basis.

Applicants are expected to submit their applications be the following deadlines: Spring intake round: February 10 (for events starting April 1 or later, up to March 31 of the next year) Fall intake round: October 10 (for events starting no later than March 31 of the next year) For example, applications submitted on February 10, 2026 or October 10, 2026 are for events that start by March 31, 2027 at the latest.

In exceptional cases, the NRC may consider urgent applications outside of the semi-annual cycle. In such cases, applications will be assessed using the same criteria used to evaluate other applications. To apply, contact the NRC Stakeholder Relations group to receive the application form and the application guide.

If your application is successful, you will be responsible for: administering the funds as set out in the funding agreement reporting on results once at the end of your project, allowing the NRC to collect performance measurement data NRC Stakeholder Relations group: NRC. StakeholderRelations-Relationsavecintervenants. CNRC@nrc-cnrc.

gc. ca From: National Research Council Canada Statement from the NRC – continued support for clients and collaborators during COVID-19 April 9, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – As Canada and the world continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Research Council's (NRC) top priority is to protect the health and safety of our employees, colleagues, and stakeholders while supporting clients and collaborators.

The NRC is committed to helping Canada and stakeholders during this time of need. We are prioritizing our pandemic response, mandated by the Prime Minister, to address urgent COVID-19 challenges and support Canadian businesses who are developing solutions. Please visit our website for more information and to contact us should you require our services.

In an effort to limit the spread of the virus, 90 percent of NRC staff have transitioned to teleworking. Employees who remain onsite are working on COVID-related programs, and performing critical tasks such as ensuring our buildings are secure, monitoring equipment and facilities, keeping systems running safely, and receiving essential shipments at loading docks on reduced hours.

The NRC remains committed to all of our clients and collaborators, therefore we will continue to carefully consider which facilities need to remain open and which projects are critical to support Canada and Canadians during this difficult time. NRC representatives will be reaching out to clients and collaborators directly, to understand their challenges and how we can best support them.

We also continue to be available to discuss future projects. For questions about payment terms, clients and collaborators are invited to contact the NRC's account receivable team at 1-866-545-1195 or nrc. ar-cd.

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