Grants and Contributions:

Immediate:
- Interdisciplinary and equity-focused research, training and learning is conducted;
- Increased collaboration among academia, research institutes, non-profit, private and public sector, and diverse international and community organizations;
Intermediate:
- Scientific knowledge is produced and disseminated to diverse end users;
- Scientific literacy and scientific skills are developed among diverse target populations;
Ultimate:
- Scientific research and innovation produces economic, societal and health benefits; and
Skilled, diverse people fulfill industry and societal needs.

2024/25 to 2028/29, amendment to insert clauses related to updated standards and to revise funding distribution between years (no change to overall funding amount)

The Strategic Science Fund (SSF) aims to mobilize the expertise and resources of independent science and research not-for-profit organizations to enhance Canada's science, technology and innovation (ST&I) excellence. SSF investments will achieve results for Canadians by addressing critical needs, such as supporting Canada's knowledge economy, in areas or in ways that advance federal objectives. The SSF program is jointly administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and Health Canada, via a Program Management Committee and Steering Committee.