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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|15px|15px|15px|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p><strong>Grant Amount:<\/strong> Up to $25,000 CAD<br \/><strong>Latest Project Completion:<\/strong> December 2026<br \/><strong>Proposal Length:<\/strong> Maximum 3 pages<br \/><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> End of April 30, 2026<br \/><strong>Submission Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:coordinator@ccbc.com\">coordinator@ccbc.com<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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These grants support focused projects that build China competency in Canada, promote evidence-based discussion, and help advance Canada\u2019s economic interests and diversification priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Projects should address one or more of the following themes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canada\u2013China trade, investment, and economic relations<\/li>\n<li>China\u2019s economic outlook under the 15th Five-Year Plan<\/li>\n<li>Emerging opportunities for Canadian businesses in China<\/li>\n<li>Pathways for diversification through strategic and informed engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All funded work must produce high-quality, publicly accessible outputs of value to policymakers, businesses, academics, and the broader public.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Application Timeline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>Applications are accepted until end of April 2026.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Eligibility&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>Eligible applicants include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academics and university-based researchers<\/li>\n<li>Think tank and policy practitioners<\/li>\n<li>Independent analysts with relevant expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Collaborative projects are welcome. While graduate students may contribute to the projects and can be supported through the grant, the principal applicant must be a faculty member or a senior researcher responsible for overseeing and completing the project.<\/p>\n<p>Projects with additional external funding are preferred, as co-funding enhances feasibility, scale, and impact.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Grant Scope and Funding Conditions&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; 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