External Grant Opportunities

Requirements for External Grant Applications

Notice of Intent to Apply

All Island Health employees or affiliates who plan to submit an external grant application must complete a Notice of Intent to Apply. Once we receive your notification, we can connect you with the right people and departments, help you develop your budget, and request letters of support on your behalf.

Notifications must be submitted as soon as possible and are requested at least:

  • Two months in advance of the first deadline in the application process that requires approvals or letters from Island Health (whether pre-application, letter of intent, draft, or full application) for grants over $100,000
  • One month in advance of the first deadline in the application process that requires approvals or letters from Island Health (whether pre-application, letter of intent, draft, or full application) for grants under $100,000.
Requesting Letters of Support

We can assist external researchers in requesting letters from Island Health to support grant applications aligned with our strategic priorities.

Requests must be made at least three weeks in advance of the application deadline. All notifications and requests must be submitted online through this form. 

Current Funding Opportunities

Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Healthcare Excellence Canada
  • Enhancing Integrated Care (Application deadline: open until Oct. 31, 2025) - This program, which offers up to $10,000 seed funding, helps primary and community care delivery organizations strengthen integrated team-based care models, including virtual care, making access easier and easing pressure on emergency departments.
  • Right Care Challenge (Application deadline: open until Oct. 31, 2025) - Is your organization doing innovative work to expand access to primary and community care while easing pressure on emergency departments? If so, Healthcare Excellence Canada wants to celebrate your impact, help you scale these efforts and share valuable insights that inspire others to do the same. Monetary awards available! 
Health Research BC
  • Health Research BC-Mitacs Industry-Based Opportunity offers industry-based placements through the Mitacs Accelerate program for master and PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows. (LOI – rolling deadline: June – December 31, 2025; Full Application Deadline: January 31, 2026).

Contact

For a targeted grant search

Email: Isabel.Moore@islandhealth.ca

Additional Resources
Health Research Funding Announcements from the University of Victoria