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
Rural Coordination Centre of BC
BioTalent Canada
  • I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship for first year biosciences students who identify as Indigenous, a person with a disability, or a newcomer to Canada (Application Deadline: Jun. 8 2026)
     

Contact

For a targeted grant search

Email: Isabel.Moore@islandhealth.ca

Additional Resources
Health Research Funding Announcements from the University of Victoria