2025 Platform Support Grants (PSG)

Objectives:

The Platform Support Grants program supports major research platforms at a local, regional, or national scale with the goal of providing enhanced technical and research capabilities to multiple investigators in the neurosciences. Through the 2025 Platform Support Grants program, researchers can apply for funding through one of two streams.? 
 
Stream 1
Will support platforms that are in development or already existing but that have never been funded through Brain Canada’s Platform Support Grants program.? 
 
Stream 2
Will support platforms that have previously received funding through Brain Canada’s Platform Support Grants program. To be eligible, Platform Support Grants that are currently ongoing, must be completed by August 31, 2026, including any No-Cost Extensions.   

Grants will be three years; non-renewable. Total grant amounts are flexible to accommodate the needs of each platform. Historically, grants awarded through the PSG program have ranged from $138,000 - $6.1 million (including matching funds) across the grant duration.