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RFAs: Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program (Canada)

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Published
9 Oct 2026
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Reference
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Location
Canada
Sector
Education & Training

At a glance

A buyer in Canada has published a funding call in education & training: “RFAs: Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program (Canada)”. Submissions close on 26 October 2026, 17 days from today. Quote reference research-tools-and-instruments-grants-program-funding-for-university in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 89 open education & training notices in Canada on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) offers the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program to support university researchers in acquiring essential research equipment. The program aims to enhance discovery, innovation, and training capabilities in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Applications open on 12 August 2026, with a submission deadline set for 26 October 2026. The RTI Grants Program is designed to support the acquisition of research tools and instruments that are integral to NSERC-funded research in the natural sciences and engineering. The program facilitates the purchase of equipment with a net cost between CAD 7,001 and CAD 250,000, excluding vendor discounts exchanged for services. Eligible equipment includes new, used, or refurbished items, as well as repairs, upgrades, or rentals of equipment essential for research programs. The program supports the acquisition of tools and instruments that form part of a comprehensive system integral to NSERC-funded research. Requests that bundle unrelated equipment will not be accepted. The RTI Grants Program is crucial for university researchers aiming to advance their research capabilities in the natural sciences and engineering sectors. By providing financial support for essential research equipment, the program fosters innovation and enhances the quality of research outputs. What is the maximum funding amount available through RTI grants? Up to CAD 150,000 per grant. Who can apply for the RTI grants? University faculty and researchers, with co-applicant eligibility extended to adjunct professors in Canada. What types of equipment are eligible for funding? New, used, refurbished equipment, and those requiring repair or rental, provided they support NSERC-funded research. Can I apply if I hold an RTI grant from the previous year? No, applicants and co-applicants who received an RTI grant in the previous year are ineligible. Where can I find the application portal? Applications are submitted through the NSERC Research Portal. Eligible applicants should review the official NSERC RTI guidelines and ensure that all application components are completed accurately by the deadline.

Context for bidders

There are 89 open Education & Training tenders in Canada. This one closes in 17 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
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  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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