Funding Opportunities

2026-2027 Upcoming Funding Opportunities

Applications open August 4, 2026 | Deadline: September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Community Organizations

This stream is for Manitoba community-based organizations interested in applying for PRIME funding, recieving research support, or hosting a student fellow.

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Students/Trainees

This stream is for students and trainees interested in applying for PRIME funding opportunities.

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PRIME X Community Funding 

We are not accepting applications at this time. 2026-2027 Applications open August 4, 2026
Have some questions? Visit our PRIME X Community application FAQ page here

Community Grants Information

The PRIME Community Grant, worth $22,000 each, is awarded annually to community organizations in Manitoba to conduct research to benefit their community. 
These grants will support community organizations in partnering with an academic researcher from the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Brandon University, UCN, Red River College, or another Manitoba-based institution to conduct research that benefits their community. Eligible projects may include evaluating an existing community program, leading a priority-setting activity related to youth wellness, or hosting a knowledge exchange event on evidence-based programs.

To apply you must:

  • Be an employee of a Manitoban community-based organization, partnering with an existing academic researcher or being matched with one. 
  • Be a member of the PRIME community. Take our survey here. 

Student Fellowships Information

The PRIME Student Fellowships, valued at $10,000 each, will support student fellows to work 1-full day or multiple half days per week at a community organization for one year (excluding holidays). 
The program is designed to bring together organizations and students in partnerships that foster mutual learning and contribute to community support for family mental health. Students receive $8,000 and host organizations receive $2,000, in monthly installments.

To apply you must:

  • Be an employee of a Manitoban community-based organization to support a current student, or to be matched with a student. [OR]
  • Be an undergraduate student at a Manitoban college or university interested in being matched with a community organization. 
  • Be a member of the PRIME community (for both community organizations and students). Take survey here. 

PRIME Trainee Competition Award

We are not accepting applications at this time. 2026-2027 applications open August 4, 2026.
The PRIME Trainee Award will support projects aligning with PRIME research objectives including eHealth, community partnership, & mental health.
Have some questions? Visit our Trainee Research Award application FAQ page here.

Trainee Award Information

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Supervisor and trainee are PRIME members.  
  • Undergraduate or Graduate student OR Post-Doctorate Fellow enrolled in an institution in Manitoba. 
  • Demonstrates a clear need for funding for the upcoming year. 
  • Demonstrates the use of rigorous research methodologies. 

Funds can be used for research operating costs including but not limited to:  

  • Participant/patient/community engagement activities  
  • Honoraria and participant compensation  
  • Salary-stipends for research support staff (RAs)  
  • Services (non-salary)  
  • Computer software costs 
  • Materials and supplies related to conducting research (must provide descriptions of materials and their intended use) 
  • Directly relevant dissemination costs (e.g. conference registration cost for accepted presentation of proposed work)  
  • Open access publication cost for the protocol of the approved project 

Funds cannot be used for:  

  • Personal salary stipends  
  • Travel or accommodation  
  • Publication costs not associated with the project