This grant supports conferences, workshops, or symposia focused on the health of children in Canada, especially those organized by or for families of children with health challenges such as acute illness, chronic illness, or disabilities. The aim is to facilitate information exchange among families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. Academic conferences are not eligible.
Charities (specifically registered Canadian charitable organizations); events must focus on child health, take place in Canada, and promote family-professional partnerships.
Online application through the SickKids Foundation portal; must include eligibility form, CRA charitable status verification, event and presenter details (bios), and budget
Competitive review based on relevance to child health, alignment with grant goals, budget, and dissemination plans; decisions made by SickKids Foundation with notification within two months of the deadline
