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SSHRC Partnership Grants
SSHRC · Federal
In plain language
SSHRC's flagship partnership instrument: up to $500K/year over 4–7 years, total up to $2.5M. 35% match required (cash or in-kind). Stage 1 LOI deadline Feb 10, 2026 (next cycle Feb 2027). Stage 2 by invitation. Typically 3+ years of partnership-building before you can credibly apply — Partnership Development Grant first (already in catalog). Only realistic for researchers with documented formal partner ecosystem (municipalities, NFPs, industry associations).
Realistic range
$500,000 – $2,500,000
Avg award
$1,500,000
Max advertised
$2,500,000
Cost share
35%
Accessibility
1 / 5
Effort
5 / 5
Deadline
Feb 10, 2027
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Nonprofit
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Annual financial reports; mid-term external review; partner contribution reconciliation; final report plus knowledge-mobilization and EDI outcomes.