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Academic Grants

A professional academic grant writer can help align your project with the funding body's evaluation criteria and improve your chances of funding success.Dr. Grant provides the following consulting services for academic research grant writing, grant application editing, and research team development:◉ COLLEGE & POLYTECHNIC RESEARCH GRANTSNSERC CCSIF GRANTS
The College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) supports applied research partnerships between colleges and community organizations to address social, economic, and environmental challenges. Funding of up to $360,000 over three years supports applied research that builds institutional capacity and delivers measurable impact.NSERC MOBILIZE GRANTS
These institutional grants support colleges and polytechnics in expanding their applied research capacity and deepening partnerships with industry, non-profit, community, and government organizations. Projects can span up to five years, with funding commonly ranging from $500,000 to $3 million, depending on scope and institutional readiness. These grants help colleges build research teams, strengthen partnership networks, and provide hands-on applied research training for students.◉ UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANTSSSHRC PARTNERSHIP ENGAGE GRANTS
These support short-term research partnerships between universities and a single organization in the public, private, or non-profit sector. These one-year projects deliver timely insights that help partners address practical challenges or policy questions. Funding ranges from $7,000 to $25,000, depending on project scope and needs.SSHRC INSIGHT DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The SSHRC Insight Development Grants support the exploration of new ideas and research questions in the social sciences and humanities. These grants fund projects of up to two years, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, helping researchers experiment with innovative methods, theoretical approaches, or interdisciplinary frameworks.SSHRC CONNECTION GRANTS
These grants fund short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization activities such as workshops, conferences, and community outreach initiatives. Projects must be completed within one year, with awards from $7,000 to $25,000 for events and up to $50,000 for outreach activities. These grants help researchers share findings, foster collaboration, and strengthen the impact of academic knowledge beyond the university.◉ TEAM DEVELOPMENT FOR SOTL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH CAPACITYRESEARCH OFFICE DESIGN
Training, mentoring, and co-design services help institutions develop and strengthen their teaching and learning research programs. Support includes refining research office processes, building internal funding pipelines, creating a developmental seed–grow–cultivate grant model, and offering practical training in research methods and student-centred learning.COIL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programs connect faculty and students across borders through joint research and course-based projects. Consulting services include guidance on program design, partnership development, research alignment, and implementation strategies that foster sustainable global learning experiences.RESEARCH BOOTCAMPS
Short-term bootcamps and workshops provide intensive training for faculty, administrators, and international students. Sessions focus on research design, project development, and applied learning skills that help participants strengthen institutional research culture and capacity.

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Non-Profit

Dr. Grant provides strategic and research-driven services that help non-profit organizations design, fund, and deliver impactful community projects. Project work combines applied research, program design, and partnership development to strengthen organizational capacity and improve measurable outcomes. Typical services include identifying funding opportunities, developing logic models, preparing grant applications, designing evaluation frameworks, and training teams in co-design and collaborative delivery. Dr. Grant also helps boards and leaders align strategy, structure, and storytelling so that projects can attract investment and sustain momentum. Ideally, planning should begin at least two to three months before the application window opens.◉ NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM (NHDP)
Employment and Social Development Canada
NHDP is a federal grant that supports projects for helping older adults stay active, engaged, and connected in their communities. It funds initiatives that promote social participation, volunteerism, lifelong learning, and inclusion while addressing barriers such as isolation, accessibility and digital literacy. The program’s goal is to create opportunities for seniors to share their knowledge, skills, and leadership in ways that strengthen communities. Projects can range from local volunteer networks and intergenerational activities to community infrastructure and capacity-building efforts that
improve quality of life for older Canadians. Offered through Employment and Social Development Canada
- Funding up to $25,000
- Previous Application Window: August 6, 2025 – September 17, 2025.◉ ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION SEED GRANT
A Seed Grant provides short-term funding to help organizations test new ideas or lay the groundwork for future programs. It supports projects that explore innovative approaches, build partnerships, or conduct research that can lead to longer-term impact. The goal is to learn what works before scaling. Seed grants are typically used to design pilots, develop prototypes, run feasibility studies, or gather community insights. They help organizations test assumptions, measure early outcomes, and build the evidence base needed to apply for larger Grow or Capital grants later on.
- Funding: $10,000 - $100,000
- Project Term: 6 -12 months
- Previous Application Window: July 23, 2025 – August 20, 2025◉ ONTARIO TRILLIUM GROW GRANT
A Grow Grant funds proven projects that are ready to expand their reach or deepen their impact. It supports organizations that have already tested an idea and can show measurable results. The purpose of a Grow Grant is to scale what works by increasing the number of people served, strengthening delivery, or extending geographic reach. Funding can be used for program delivery, staff, evaluation, and partnerships that build long-term sustainability. Projects typically last two to three years, with grants of up to $200,000 per year. Successful applications include strong evidence of past success,
clear performance measures, and alignment with OTF’s focus areas such as active lifestyles, connected people, and resilient communities.
- Funding: $50,000 - $200,000
- Project Term: 2 to 3 years
- Previous Application Window: October 8, 2025 – November 5, 2025◉ FEDERAL SENIORS COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
The Seniors Community Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. These grants support community organizations and not-for-profit community groups to promote greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for older adults aged 55+. These grants fund projects that help seniors: live independently, live with safety and security, stay connected to their community, avoid isolation and/or achieve greater financial security and social connections.
- Funding: up to $25,000
- Project Term: Start by summer 2026 and complete by March 31, 2027.
- Most Recent Application Window: submit by Thursday, December 18, 2025.◉ LOCAL COMMUNITY GRANTS
Community grants provide funding to local organizations, municipalities, and charities to
strengthen the social, cultural, or economic well-being of their region. They focus on projects that build community connections, improve quality of life, and respond to local needs such as programs for seniors, youth, newcomers, volunteers, or marginalized
groups. These grants are typically offered by community foundations, municipal governments, or regional partners, and are designed to help organizations test ideas, pilot programs, or build capacity.
- Award amounts usually range from $5,000 to $50,000.
- Application cycles once or twice a year.

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