[Canada-Wide] 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons (deadline: Sept 15, 2026)

The Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons program aims to accelerate the timeline between the generation of research evidence and its practical application for improving mental health for older persons. It is estimated that the time it takes for research to become embedded into clinical practice is between 14 and 17 years, resulting in delayed application or missed opportunities.

The program will help support the mobilization of research to inform the development of evidence-based tools, resources, programs, and solutions with the potential to benefit people across Canada. It is expected that these investments will result in positive societal impacts by addressing unmet needs in mental health, in any geographic region(s) within Canada.

Brain Canada, through the Canada Brain Research Fund, in partnership with the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), have jointly allocated $300,000 CAD to the 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons funding opportunity to support up to four grants for one (1) year, non-renewable. Project budgets must total $100,000 CAD, with applicants required to secure 25% of the funding from eligible sponsors.

Timeline

Launch of Request for Applications Week of July 20, 2026

Deadline for Receipt of Registration Forms 17:00 ET, September 15, 2026

Invitation to Full Application October 1, 2026

Deadline for Receipt of Full Applications 17:00 ET, October 27, 2026

Notification of Decision January 2027

Funding Begins March 2027

How to Apply

Please note that applicants must submit a Registration Form to the 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons funding opportunity in order to be eligible to submit a Full Application. Following an internal administrative check and relevance review, applicants deemed eligible will be invited to submit a Full Application.

Registration Forms and Full Applications must be submitted using Brain Canada’s grant management system, SmartSimple (https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_Login.jsp). Applicants who are using SmartSimple for the first time are strongly encouraged to create their accounts as soon as possible and contact Brain Canada well in advance of the Registration Form deadline should they require assistance. It is the sole responsibility of the Principal Applicant to ensure their submission adheres to the requirements and is received by the deadlines outlined above. There will be no appeal for late submissions. Receipt of the Registration Form and Full Application will be acknowledged.

Review the grant guide for more information.