The bold ideas Grand Challenges Canada supports integrate science and technology, social and business innovation – known as Integrated Innovation. For more information or to subscribe, visit www.isc.gc.ca/RSS. (*) The Government of Canada funding is provided through the CIHR, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Genome Canada (GC), as well as contributions from Research Manitoba, Research Nova Scotia, and Alberta Innovates. Open Call: Building Resilient Health Systems through the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond.

EOSC Secretariat has announced fast-tracked funding for the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding in today’s announcement is in addition to what has already been committed through the fund and brings the total investments to date in the Indigenous Community Support Fund to $685 million. The Indigenous Community Support Fund was first announced on March 18, and to date has allocated $380 million in funding to Indigenous communities and organizations. The call for innovations is focused on advanced technology, health supply chain management, low-cost rapid tests and screening, and capacity building. $285.1 million to support the ongoing public health response to COVID-19 in Indigenous communities. $25 million for enhancement to the Nutrition North Canada Subsidy.

Join the conversation about Indigenous peoples in Canada: Twitter: @GCIndigenousFacebook: @GCIndigenousInstagram: @gcindigenous, Facebook: @GCIndigenousHealthTwitter: @Min_IndServ. The health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis remains the priority of the Department. Over $2 billion has been committed in specific support to Indigenous and northern communities and organizations, including the funding announced today. The Government of Canada recognizes that First Nation, Inuit and Métis are among the most at risk and face unique challenges in addressing COVID-19. The Booz Allen Foundation has established a $1 million Innovation Fund to help nonprofits, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, innovators, startups and small businesses improve COVID-19 relief efforts through data, technology, and diverse intellectual capital. To contribute to the global efforts to address the COVID-19 outbreak, Canadian researchers are conducting ground-breaking research in the areas of vaccines and therapeutics, diagnostics, epidemiology, fundamental science, social and behavioural sciences, public health, and many more. One of the largest impact-first investors in Canada, Grand Challenges Canada has supported a pipeline of over 800 innovations in more than 80 countries. As part of the COVIDaction initiative, the Department for International Development (DFID) and its partners are pleased to announce the launch of the Resilient Health Systems Open Call for Innovations. “Health and safety remains our priority and we will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous communities and organizations to support a strong and comprehensive pandemic response. $44.8 million over five years to build 12 new shelters, which will help protect and support Indigenous women and girls experiencing and fleeing violence. August 12, 2020 — Ottawa, Traditional Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada. In addition to providing support to hundreds of Indigenous communities across the country, the Indigenous Community Support Fund has supported approximately 260 Indigenous organizations serving Indigenous peoples in urban centres. Below is a list of some of the funding opportunities available for you and your organization to help combat COVID-19 around the world. It will be distributed through a combination of allocations directly to First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership, and needs-based funding, which will be application driven.

My name is Sara Wolfe and I am the Director of the Indigenous Innovation Initiative at Grand Challenges Canada. CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, CRCC, NFRF, IDRC, GC), as well as provincial and local funding agencies. $685 million for the distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund. or economic recovery (remote operation, automation, food supply, etc.) As the pandemic continues to evolve, the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Indigenous leaders have the tools and support they need to implement the various aspects of their pandemic plans. The accessible and relevant health information provided to women through this innovation has been extremely impactful for more than two million new and expecting mothers who have used the […], Sunday June 2nd 8 AM – 5 PM: Uniting Forces to Ensure Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a Practice of the Past Hosted by: Amref Health Africa, Coalition on Violence Against Women, End FGM Canada Network, Equality Now, Orchid Project, Sahiyo, The End FGM European Network, The Girl Generation, The Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices, […]. The Co-Creation Hub is looking to fund and provide research and design support via their Design Lab for COVID-19 related projects. $285.1 million to support the ongoing public health response to COVID-19 in Indigenous communities. The Global Innovation Exchange has created a databased of COVID-19 response and recovery funding opportunities from around the world. The Government of Canada will also provide $40.8 million to support operational costs for these new shelters over the first five years, and $10.2 million annually ongoing. IBM is accepting applications for technology solutions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 or climate change for a chance to win $200,000. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced an additional $305 million to support Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic, through the Indigenous Community Support Fund. A growing number of public, private and non-profit entities are investing and supporting research and development efforts focused on developing and implementing measures to rapidly detect, manage, and reduce the transmission of COVID-19 across Canada. See below for a non-comprehensive list of research projects funded by the Government of Canada funding agencies (i.e. Funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, Grand Challenges Canada funds innovators in low- and middle-income countries and Canada.

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MIT Solve’s 2020 Global Challenge is awarding over $1.5 million USD to innovations relating to health security and pandemics. challenges created by the global COVID-19 crisis. The platform has also made learning and finding teammates more accessible. This approach aligns with our commitment to support Indigenous leaders’ approaches to community wellness while providing the flexibility to respond to emerging needs, for example in response to an outbreak of COVID-19.

Organizations have announced further funding opportunities to address the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The fund seeks to provide support for businesses that do not qualify for other Government of Canada COVID-19 relief measures. The Government of Canada recognizes that First Nation, Inuit and Métis are among the most at risk and face unique challenges in addressing COVID-19. Up to $306.8 million in interest-free loans to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses.