Connection Grants 2026

About this program

Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. Events are funded $10,000–$25,000 over 1 year; outreach activities $10,000–$50,000 over 1 year (higher amounts can be considered if well justified).

What this program funds

Connection Grants 2026 is run by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to support events and outreach activities focused on short-term knowledge mobilization.

Postsecondary institutions and research organizations in the social sciences and humanities can apply. Events are funded between $10,000 and $25,000 over one year. Outreach activities receive between $10,000 and $50,000 over one year, with higher amounts considered if justified.

The next deadline is November 2, 2026. The program operates on a rolling intake cycle with deadlines on February 2, May 1, August 4, and November 2 each year.

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