Title:
Directed Grant: Supplement to the I-HeLTI Teams
Agreement Value:
$408,333.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The Indigenous Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (I-HeLTI) was developed as an extension to the HeLTI to support Indigenous-focused Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) cohorts in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. It consists of three components: 1. Development Grants; 2. Team Grants; and 3. Team Grant Cohort Research Study. In 2022, the Alberta and British Columbia teams were granted funds to establish one I-HeLTI Intervention Cohort Research Study, as well as an I-HeLTI Collaborating Centre to support the activities of the cohort research study. With additional funds now available, CIHR has decided to offer supplemental funding to these teams through directed grants. The total amount available is for two (2) grants of $408,333 each, over a period of four (4) years, with a funding start date of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029. This supplement is intended to: 1. Sustain and expand upon I-HeLTI community programs; 2. Deliver high-quality knowledge translation (KT) for family and community support programs; 3. Address needs for long term sustainability; and 4. Maintain data collection and engagements in First Nation communities.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2X 2A8
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q4-00320
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
847396702
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment 1: Recipient Legal Name.
Amendment Date
Jun 30, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Alberta First Nations Info., Governance Centre
Research Organization:
The Alberta First Nations Information Governance Centre (Calgary, Alberta)
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.