Call for Applications

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ADT

The WLN is inviting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Health Research Facilitator Fund.  

Application process is as follows:

Before the funding call deadline, all applicants must indicate their intent to apply by emailing wln@dal.ca stating the following:  

  1. That you are planning to submit an application to the Indigenous Health Research Facilitator Fund;

  2. The lead applicant’s name; 

  3. The team member responsible for corresponding with WLN;  

  4. Which team members should have folder permissions and their email addresses; and  

  5. The host Indigenous Community, Collective, or Organization (ICCO).  

Once we have the above information, we will create a OneDrive folder for your project, and send you a link. When your application package is complete, you may submit to this folder. The Folder will only be accessible by the WLN Manager to receive application materials. Once applications have been reviewed for completeness by WLN staff, they will undergo the usual WLN Collaborative Reviewprocess.

Please note: Reviewers must complete a conflict of interest process. For more information please see the WLN Conflict of Interest Form.

Webinar

The WLN will host a webinar to share the purpose of this funding call, to go over the application process for this funding call and to answer any questions you may have.

DATE: Tuesday April 21, 2026

TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Atlantic

Funding Call Details: The Indigenous Health Research Facilitator Support Fund will support a new, six-month, full-time position at an ICCO in the Atlantic Region.  

Goal and Objectives: The overall goal of the Indigenous Health Research Facilitator Support Fund is to strengthen Indigenous health research capacity of ICCOs in the Atlantic Region. 

Specifically, the objectives will enable ICCOs to: design, lead, and oversee a new full-time Indigenous Health Research Facilitator position dedicated to supporting Indigenous health research and knowledge sharing priorities. Capture and evaluate the successes and challenges of implementing the Indigenous Health Research Facilitator position.

Funds Available and Funding Period

The maximum amount that may be requested is $50,000 to fund a position for six months at the ICCO to support one full-time Indigenous Health Research Facilitator. 

In late fall 2026, the opportunity to apply for additional funding support may be possible. 

Eligibility

  1. The ICCO must be located in the Wabanaki-Labrador region, which is defined as including New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.  

  2. The ICCO may need to demonstrate the ability to administer funds (example: financial reporting). We will work with all funded groups to offer support where needed.  

What to include in the application

  1. Application Form: Please complete and sign the application form.

  2. Budget template and justification: A budget template is provided for your use. This allows you to itemize and justify eligible expenses. The total funds requested must not exceed $50,000 over the 6 month funding period. If the budget includes additional expenses that will be covered by other sources, please indicate those expenses in the appropriate columns. WLN will not support any expenses incurred outside the agreed funding period.  A sample budget can be found here.

  3. Job Description: Provide a detailed job description that will be used to inform the job posting for the Indigenous Health Research Facilitator position at your ICCO. This should include the salary, anticipated duties and responsibilities, length of the position, and the minimum education and experience applicants must have to be considered for the position. If your organization has a job description template, you may consider submitting the job description in this document.            

  4. Project Proposal Questions: a three (3) page maximum description of the proposed position. Please see instructions and guiding questions.  

  5. Timeline: Provide an outline of your proposed timeline with key milestones the Indigenous Health Research Facilitator will be expected to achieve in the six-month position. A template is provided for guidance.  

  6. Strategic Priorities: Applicants must include a description of their organization’s strategic priorities. This document must include a description of how the organization meets the eligibility requirement of being an ICCO with a research or knowledge translation mandate and provide justification about why the organization is well suited for this funding.   

The WLN core team will be available to offer support and answer questions as you prepare your application. Please contact us anytime at wln@dal.ca.