Deadline: 24-Jun-2026
The Mobilize Grant provides up to $10,000 for projects that move health research knowledge into real-world use to improve health systems, services, and outcomes. The grant supports dissemination, collaboration, co-creation, and evidence-based implementation activities.
Applicants must live and work in Saskatchewan during the funding period, and eligible applicants include universities, charities, and non-profit organisations.
What Is the Mobilize Grant?
The Mobilize Grant funds knowledge translation and mobilization activities that help turn research evidence into practical action.
Instead of funding basic research itself, this grant supports getting existing health knowledge into the hands of people who can use it.
Main Purpose
The grant aims to:
- Improve health outcomes
- Strengthen health systems
- Increase use of evidence-based practices
- Connect researchers with decision-makers
- Support collaboration between sectors
- Promote public benefit through applied knowledge
Funding Amount
Grant Value
- Up to $10,000
Project Duration
- Maximum 1 year
Matching Funds Required?
- No
Geographic Requirement
Principal Applicant must reside and work in:
Saskatchewan
during the funding period.
What Activities Are Supported?
The Mobilize Grant supports practical activities that spread and apply research findings.
Examples
- Public dissemination campaigns
- Workshops and training
- Community engagement events
- Policy brief development
- Research-to-practice toolkits
- Stakeholder collaboration sessions
- Co-creation with patients or communities
- Health service improvement pilots
- Knowledge exchange forums
What Is Knowledge Mobilization?
Knowledge mobilization means moving useful research knowledge into action so it benefits people, organisations, and systems.
This can involve:
- Sharing evidence
- Translating complex findings into usable tools
- Partnering with end users
- Supporting implementation
Who Can Apply?
Principal Applicant Requirements
The Principal Applicant must:
- Reside in Saskatchewan
- Work in Saskatchewan during funding period
- Not be a trainee for the proposed project
- Hold a position allowing project delivery
- Agree to grant policies and reporting rules
Eligible Organisations
Applicants may be affiliated with:
- Post-secondary institutions with Memorandum of Understanding
- Registered charities
- Non-profit organisations
If No Existing Agreement Exists
Applicants may need to provide:
- Banking information
- Registration number
- Financial contact details
- Organisational structure
- Previous grant management experience
Application Limits
Per Deadline
- One application as Principal Investigator
Additional Roles
- Can participate in other applications as co-investigator
Repeat Applications
- Successful applicants in one call cannot apply again in the next call within the same fiscal year
Why This Grant Matters
Many valuable health research findings are never adopted in practice.
This grant helps bridge the gap between:
- Research and healthcare delivery
- Evidence and policy
- Data and community benefit
- Innovation and implementation
Strong Project Ideas
Suitable Examples
- Rural health evidence workshops
- Indigenous community health toolkits
- Mental health service adoption models
- Chronic disease education programmes
- Hospital practice guideline rollout
- Patient engagement co-design sessions
- Public health communication resources
How to Apply
Step 1: Identify Existing Evidence
Choose research findings with clear practical value.
Step 2: Define Knowledge Users
Identify who should use the evidence:
- Clinicians
- Policymakers
- Communities
- NGOs
- Patients
- Health administrators
Step 3: Build a Mobilization Plan
Include:
- Activities
- Timeline
- Partnerships
- Expected impact
- Evaluation methods
Step 4: Prepare Budget
Use realistic costs within $10,000.
Step 5: Submit by Deadline
Ensure organisational documentation is complete.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Proposal Errors
- Submitting a pure research project
- No clear end users identified
- Weak implementation plan
- No measurable outcomes
- Generic awareness campaign only
Administrative Errors
- Missing organisational documents
- Ineligible applicant status
- Duplicate PI applications
Tips for a Strong Application
- Focus on real-world use
- Include decision-makers early
- Show community benefit
- Use measurable outcomes
- Keep activities practical
- Demonstrate sustainability after funding
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much funding is available?
Up to $10,000.
2. How long can projects run?
Maximum 1 year.
3. Is matching funding required?
No.
4. Can students apply?
The Principal Applicant must not be a trainee related to the project.
5. Where must applicants be based?
In Saskatchewan.
6. Can nonprofits apply?
Yes, eligible non-profit organisations may apply.
7. Does it fund research studies?
It mainly supports translating existing research into use, not primary research alone.
Conclusion
The Mobilize Grant 2026 is an excellent opportunity for organisations and professionals in Saskatchewan to turn health research into measurable public benefit. With up to $10,000 in funding, it supports practical, collaborative, and evidence-driven projects.
Strong applications should clearly show how research knowledge will reach users and improve health outcomes or systems.
For more information, visit SHRF.
