Standards Council of Canada - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses of all sizes (small, medium, large enterprises) - Industry associations and sector organizations - Consortiums of companies working on shared standardization initiatives - Research institutions and universities partnering with industry - Non-profit organizations focused on standardization development - Sole proprietors and partnerships engaged in standards-related work - Foreign companies with Canadian operations (subject to conditions) Exclusions: Entities must be legally established in Canada and demonstrate active involvement in standardization activities. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding Range: Typically $25,000 to $500,000+ depending on project scope and organizational capacity - Cost-Sharing: Generally requires 50% matching contribution from applicant (cash, in-kind labor, or partner contributions) - Project Duration: 12 to 36 months (varies by initiative) - Repayability: Non-repayable – funds do not require repayment upon successful completion - Leverage: Funding is designed to supplement, not replace, applicant investment --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Direct Eligible Costs: - Personnel costs (project managers, technical experts, standards developers) - Research and development related to standards creation - Stakeholder consultation and engagement activities - Standards documentation and development - Intellectual property assessment and protection strategies - Market analysis and competitive research - Export market readiness assessments - Regulatory compliance and standards alignment work - Training and capacity building in standardization - Travel for international standards bodies and negotiations - Professional services (consultants, legal, technical advisors) Infrastructure & Equipment: - Standards testing and validation equipment - Software tools for standards management - Digital platforms for stakeholder collaboration Not Eligible: - General operating expenses unrelated to standards - Debt repayment - Lobbying activities (indirect influence acceptable) - Marketing/advertising (except standards awareness) --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones