Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing a Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) that provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces, and other government departments as well as the public safety and security communities, the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad.
The CFP is an invitation to bidders to submit innovative science and technology (S&T) proposals in support of Canada’s defence, security and public safety.
More specifically, this CFP identifies S&T Challenges (see Annex B) that relate to the following DRDC programs and for which innovative solutions are sought:
• All-Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) Program — a five-year initiative to conduct research and analysis to support the development of options for enhanced domain awareness of air, surface and sub-surface approaches to Canada, and in particular those in the Arctic. The ADSA Program focuses on the following areas:
o Strategic surveillance of airborne traffic and aerospace warning;
o Awareness of maritime traffic in Canadian approaches and Arctic littoral regions;
o Awareness of sub-surface activity approaching or in Canada’s North; and
o Analysis of sensor mixes and information integration and sharing for all domain awareness to enable detection of modern threats beyond the threshold of the current systems.
• Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) — a whole-of-government initiative that enhances Canada's security and public safety through S&T investments. The CSSP strengthens Canada’s ability to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters, serious accidents, crime and terrorism through the convergence of S&T with policy, operations and intelligence.

Full call document (including Annex B)

Questions Related to call

Summary of feedback document

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to partner with Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) in the TargetGHG Collaborative R&D Program. This joint initiative aims to enable technology development between postsecondary institutions and industry partners for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It will support Ontario’s 2020-2030 targets and the Government of Canada’s commitment to developing innovative clean technologies that promote environmental sustainability. This program provides a maximum 1:2 leverage on industry partners’ cash and in-kind contributions.

Consult OCE’s TargetGHG Collaborative R&D Program website for further information about the application requirements and process.

The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest for this program is February 28, 2017.

I’m reaching out to gauge your interest in submitting an application to the Everglades Foundation’s George Barley Water Prize. The $10 million Prize seeks a variety of globally adaptable, green and cost-effective processes and technologies to remove phosphorus from freshwater bodies. 

Applications are now being accepted for Stage 1 until the January 13, 2017 deadline. Although the Prize closes in 2020 and the $10M will not be awarded until then, $25,000 will be awarded to the winner of Stage 1 in early 2017. More information about the Prize (and specifically Stage 1) can be found here and the entry instructions + judging criteria are attached to this email. 

I would be happy to arrange a call to discuss further and answer any questions you may have. 

Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon. 

Sincerely,

Ernie 

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has issued a call for proposals under its 2017-2018 Contributions Program, which funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives.

The Office is inviting research and knowledge translation applications that advance its strategic privacy priorities.  In addition, the Office is inviting proposals by not-for-profit industry, trade or professional associations, academics, civil society groups, and/or consumer advocacy groups to develop privacy codes of practice.

The maximum amount that can be awarded for any single project is $50,000. The annual budget for the Contributions Program is $500,000.

All proposals must be submitted by January 9, 2017.  For more information or to present a funding proposal,click here.

Research Update: COMPETITION & IMPORTANT DATES
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS / APPEL DE DEMANDES

Parkinson Canada is pleased to announce the competition of our 2017- 2019 Research Program Funding Cycle

Applications submitted on line through the Parkinson Canada Website
CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 
(Click on the grant / award title for full descriptions and eligibility)

Pilot Project Grants

• One-year duration
• Maximum funding of $45,000 
• Pilot Project Program grants intend to foster novel, high-potential projects and ideas with a trajectory for major grants with larger granting institutions 

Targeted Competition: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) 1 Pilot Project Grant

• In addition to general funding opportunities that encompass the breadth of topics in Parkinson’s disease research, Parkinson Canada invites applications for a targeted Pilot Project Grant on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). In response to this call, Parkinson Canada intends to fund one Pilot Project Grant up to $45,000 for one year.
• Independent researchers are eligible to apply. Refer to general Pilot Project Grant RFA for application guidelines and instructions. Select Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) as primary area of research on the online application system.

 New Investigator Award Program

• Two-year duration
• $45,000 per year
• For junior faculty in a Canadian university in first 5 years of their career as a research scientist in Canada

Basic Research Fellowship

• Two-year duration
• $40,000 - $50,000 per year
• Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (MD or PhD) and may be Canadian citizens who propose to train at an Approved Institution located inside or outside of Canada, or international applicants proposing to train at an Approved Institution located in Canada

Partnership Awards (See RFA for details)

• Parkinson Canada and Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS) Partnership Awards
• Parkinson Canada and New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHR) Partnership Awards
• Parkinson Canada and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SKRH) Partnership Awards

Clinical Movement Disorders Fellowship

• One year duration, $50,000
• Recipient will undertake clinical training in the subspecialty of Movement Disorders and gain expertise in diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s and may include other movement disorders.

Clinical Research Fellowship

• Two-year duration $50,000 per year
• Recipient training will combine direct experience in the diagnoses and treatment of Parkinson’s and in clinical research.

 Graduate Studentship Award

• Two-year duration  $20,000 per year *(see RFA for explanation of funding)
• At the time of application, candidates must be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program at the Master's or PhDlevel. Candidates may be Canadian citizens who propose to train at an Approved Institution located inside Canada or international applicants proposing to train at an Approved Institution located in Canada, who fulfill the criteria for a student visa.

Partnership Awards (See RFA for details)

• Parkinson Canada and Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS) Partnership Awards
• Parkinson Canada and New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHR) Partnership Awards

Parkinson Canada is committed to advancing our research program to better serve Canadians with Parkinson’s, to foster Canadian Parkinson’s research leadership internationally, and to support efforts to ease the burden and find a cure.

Application deadline: Wednesday February 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.  EDT

 Or contact: 
Julie Wysocki, Director, Research Program
Parkinson Canada 
Tel: 416-227-3382 or 1 800 565-3000, ext. 3382      Email:Julie.wysocki@parkinson.ca

This funding opportunity will support researchers, teams of researchers and knowledge users in producing knowledge syntheses and scoping reviews that:

• support the evidence’s use in decision-making, and the application of best practices; and
• assist in developing future research agendas.

Applicants must address the following three objectives of the funding opportunity in their proposals:

State of Knowledge, Strengths and Gaps:

• critically assess the state of knowledge of the future challenge area theme under consideration from a variety of sources, as appropriate;
• identify knowledge strengths and gaps within the theme; and
• identify the most promising policies and practices related to the theme.

Research Data:

• assess the quality, accuracy and rigour of current work in the field; and
• identify gaps in the quantitative and qualitative data available.

Knowledge Mobilization:

• mobilize knowledge related to promising policies and practices within the academic, private, not-for-profit and public policy sectors;
• facilitate dialogue between academic researchers, cross-sectoral stakeholders and policy-makers in government; and
• facilitate the use of resulting findings by stakeholders.

The 2017 Celebrate Canada funding application process has been launched.

The Department of Canadian Heritage provides financial support for activities delivered during the Celebrate Canada period, from June 21 to July 1. These activities celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, and Canada Day on July 1. In certain cases, funded activities may be undertaken up to 5 days prior to the Celebrate Canada Period. However, since events are expected to be held on the date of the designated day, priority will be given to events held on the actual date.

We are very pleased to announce that the 2017 application form and guide may now be found on the Canadian Heritage website at http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1449510320084/1449510375132. In order to ensure that your funding request is processed in a timely manner, you are invited to send us your request as soon as possible, before the deadline date of November 21, 2016.

Please ensure that your application is completed and signed. Whether applications are submitted by fax, e-mail or mail, signatures must be hand-written. Incomplete or unsigned applications will result in delayed processing and could be rejected. Please choose one method for submitting your application and do not submit duplicates.

Please note that your applications will be assessed using a variety of criteria. Some of these include:

- how the project adheres to Program objectives;
- the use of Canadian symbols (e.g. Canadian flag)
- the incorporation of themes related to Canada's 150th anniversary;
- the use of partnerships;
- whether events are taking place on their designated day;
- the accessibility of the site;
- whether anticipated attendance is realistic;
- whether the application is complete;
- whether the project is clearly explained, complete, and demonstrates good use of funds;
- whether the budget is balanced and realistic;
- whether other sources of revenue are identified;
- the number of eligible activities that are part of the event.

The budget submitted for the project must be balanced, realistic and reasonable. Inflated or exaggerated budgets or costs may result in rejection of the application.

If you received funding in the previous year, you were required to submit a Final Activity Report, which was due on August 31, 2016. If you failed to provide us with a Final Activity Report prior to submitting a new application, your organization will not be eligible for funding.

Do not hesitate to contact your Regional Program Officer if you require further information:


Amanda Redhead
A/Program Manager, Operations / A/ Gestionnaire de programme, opérations Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine Canadien
150 John Street, suite 400 / 150, rue John, pièce 400 Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3T6
Tel./Tél.: 416-973-5359 / Fax/Téléc.: 416-954-4515 Amanda.Redhead@canada.ca<mailto:Amanda.Redhead@canada.ca>

Jocelyn Kocal
Program Officer
Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada / Ministère du Patrimoine canadien, Gouvernement du Canada
150 John Street, Suite 400 / 150, rue John, bureau 400 Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3T6
Tel.: 416-954-7715 / Fax: 416-954-2909
Jocelyn.Kocal@canada.ca<mailto:Jocelyn.Kocal@canada.ca>

Jim Bouthaveth
Program Officer | Agent de Programme
Department of Canadian Heritage | Ministère du Patrimoine canadien Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
150 John Street, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3T6
Telephone | Téléphone 416-973-4576 / Facsimile | Télécopieur 416-954-2909 Jimmy.Bouthaveth@canada.ca<mailto:Jimmy.Bouthaveth@canada.ca>



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