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MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants

Helps research teams and institutions for MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants in defense innovation.

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About

The MINDS Targeted Engagement Grant Program is a competitive funding stream operated by the Department of National Defence Canada under the broader Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) initiative, launched in 2018. It awards non-recurring grants of up to CAD $50,000 to Canadian academic institutions, think tanks, individual researchers (including graduate students), and Canadian-bas…

What this grant funds

MINDS Defence Policy Challenges published annually by DND; 2025-2026 challenges published and active.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.canada.ca