Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating. Events and outreach activities may serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects potentially eligible for funding through other SSHRC funding opportunities. Connection Grants support workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes or other events or outreach activities.

Note: Particular importance will be placed on applications proposing open-access and open-source approaches to knowledge mobilization.

Proposed events and outreach activities must generally take place within 12 months of the date indicated on the notice of award.

• Value: $7,000 to $25,000 for events, and up to $50,000 for other outreach activities; higher amounts considered for outreach activities

• Duration: 1 year (no automatic extensions)

• Application deadline: February 1; May 1; August 1; November 1 (8 p.m. eastern)

• RSO Deadline: 8 days prior to SSHRC deadline

http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/connection_grants-subventions_connexion-eng.aspx