Funding Opportunities

If you are aware of other funding opportunities that may be of interest to the Bulkley Valley Research Centre, please contact info@bvcentre.ca.

There are 19 current funding opportunities in this database.

Opportunities with specific deadlines

FunderDescriptionApplication DeadlineContact Name

Northern Development Initiative Trust - Community Funding

Northern Development offers funding to municipalities, regional districts, First Nations, not-for-profit organizations and public authorities to support sustainable economic development and diversification throughout central and northern British Columbia.
Deadlines: August 13 and November 12
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Various funding programs are available each with a different deadline date. August 16, 2010

Canadian Wildlife Federation

Applications for funding assistance will be considered from registered charitable non-profit organizations. Students submitting applications must provide the charitable registration number of the university with which they are affiliated with. To receive funding, projects must be consistent with the objectives of the Canadian Wildlife Foundation.
Deadlines: March 1 and September 1
September 01, 2010 Cathy Hurd, Foundation Funding Officer

Real Estate Foundation of B.C.

The Real Estate Foundation has a legislated mandate to support "real estate related" research, education, law reform, and other initiatives intended to support the public or professional good in relation to real estate activities.
Deadlines: June 14 and Sept 10
September 10, 2010

Pacific Salmon Foundation Community Salmon Fund

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is an independent, federally incorporated, non-profit charitable organization that works in concert with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ministry of Environment in fostering salmon recovery. October 15, 2010 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Robin Rigby Trust

Proposals are invited from qualified individuals to undertake collaborative research projects that focus on understanding and implementing aspects of sustainable development in coastal areas. Specifically, the Robin Rigby Trust provides support to (1) Canadians travelling overseas, and (2) non-Canadians travelling to Canada, in both cases to undertake coastal research that involves collaboration with appropriate coastal communities, coastal research organizations, and/or coastal-focused non-governmental organizations (NGOs). October 31, 2010 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Habitat Conservation Trust Fund

The HCTF is a proposal-driven organization, and they invite proposals from anyone who has a good idea that seeks to benefit fish, wildlife and habitat in British Columbia. November 02, 2010

EcoAction Community Funding Program

Since 1995, Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community-based, non-profit organizations for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. November 10, 2010

Other funding opportunities

Funder/DatabaseDescriptionApplication Deadline - Unknown or N/AContact Name

BC Environmental & Occupational Health Research Network Database

The BCEOHRN offers three funding pages to provide members with access to as many funding opportunities as possible. N/A

British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund

The British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund helps public post-secondary institutions, teaching hospitals and affiliated non-profit research agencies to invest in research infrastructure.

Community of Science Database

The most comprehensive source of funding information available on the Web, with more than 25,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities, worth over $33 billion. N/A

Environment Canada Database

Environment Canada offers funding programs to eligible groups, organizations and individuals seeking financial support 1) to undertake local action projects that protect or conserve our natural environment, 2) to preserve ecologically sensitive lands through charitable donations and 3) to create employment opportunities for promising young scientists and post-secondary graduates seeking hands-on training. N/A

Evergreen

Evergreen is one of Canada’s leading funders of community and school greening projects. A list of ogranizations that provide additional opportunities for funding for greening projects is available on the Evergreen website.

Forest Investment Account - Forest Science Program

The allocation of research funds is based on the FIA-FSP strategic plan and annual priorities as determined through the FIA-FSP priority setting process. The largest proportion of available funds is allocated to single- and multi-year projects that address the annual priorities recommended by the CF-FSAC and the MFR Internal Advisory Group, and approved by the Chief Forester.
There is currently no Call for Proposals for 2010/2011.
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Green Source Funding Database

Environment Canada’s Green Source Funding database is designed to help Canadian communities identify sources and resources to fund environmental projects that will benefit our natural environment. N/A

National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

NSERC aims to make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians. The agency supports university students in their advanced studies, promotes and supports discovery research, and fosters innovation by encouraging Canadian companies to participate and invest in postsecondary research projects.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada - SD Tech Fund

SDTC’s SD Tech Fund™ invests in late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technologies by Canadian companies.
A new round of funding is not presently scheduled. SDTC is working with government to confirm one.
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UBC Research Funding Database

This site has links to Canadian Federal Granting Agencies and Foundations and other Agencies. N/A

Vancouver Foundation - Environment Grants

The purpose of the Environment grants is to encourage and assist in the resolution of broad environmental issues arising in British Columbia. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)