2015 SSHRC Community and College Social Innovation Fund

Sponsor

Program

For More Information

Please visit SSHRC’s Call for proposals for this competition

Description

Proposals to the Community and College Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) are expected to:

• foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations; and
• facilitate the development of collaborative social innovation research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address research challenges pertaining to social innovation.

Applicants can propose partnerships that build on existing collaborations or are new collaborations or innovative models. All partnerships should promote research, connection and professional training. Applicants are encouraged to explore multisector partnership approaches with partner organizations from the private, public and/or not-for-profit sectors.

Eligibility

Applications must be submitted by an eligible Canadian college, institute, polytechnic or CEGEP; however, postsecondary institutions can participate as co-applicants.

Funding Availability

15,000,000

Maximum Project Value

Up to $200,000

Indirect Costs

No indirect costs apply to the funding awarded from SSHRC.

Project Duration

1 to 3 years

How to Apply

Applications must be made through the lead institution (i.e. Canadian college, institute, polytechnic or CEGEP)