The Neurological Sciences Foundation of Canada (NSFC)

The Neurological Sciences Foundation of Canada (NSFC) is dedicated to raising money on behalf of its four member Societies to fund, facilitate and promote activities such as conferences, classes, meetings and educational activities to provide continuing medical education to its members and the neurological medical profession in general. Since it's inception in 2008, the NSFC *distributed over $215,000* to organizations and activities that met the NSFC’s granting guidelines as outlined below: Education and Professional Development - Programs to help neurologists and neurosurgeons enhance care for their patients; research to determine the unperceived learning needs of neurologists and neurosurgeons; programs to promote the habits and skills for life-long learning; support for programs at the CNSF Congress; programs to promote the translation of new knowledge into clinical practice. Public Awareness and Advocacy - Projects to foster public awareness of the impact of neurological disorders; public relations efforts to enhance the care of individuals with neurological disorders; programs to assist neurologists and neurosurgeons become better advocates for their patients. “Best Practice” Models of Care Provision - Programs to evaluate “best-care” protocols for specific neurological disorders, particularly those contributing to chronic neurological disability; evidence-based programs to promote the highest standards of care possible for patients with diseases, disorders and injuries of the nervous system. Educational Programs and Projects of Allied Health Care Professionals - Including, but not limited to grants to CANN, AETC and CAET. Distributions from the CNS Don Paty Fund - Priority will be given to applications that are primarily related to resident education. Grants Application Process The NSFC is a registered Charity whose revenues are derived exclusively from donations from individuals, and the corporate sector(s). The NSFC considers and award grants based on the revenues it derives from its fundraising efforts. The deadline for grant requests from organizations is September 30th for the ensuing year, i.e. September 30th 2010 for funds requested for 2011. A Grant Review Committee will review the requests in October each year and make recommendations to the NSFC Board in November to coincide with the NSFC’s budget approval schedule. All applicants will be notified of the Board’s decisions by December 15th. If you have any questions please contact Dan Morin, Chief Executive Officer, at 403-229-9544 or dan-morin@cnsfederation.org Download the NSFC Grants Application today! See a list of Grants distributed in 2009. Contact Us For additional information on the NSFC or to donate, please contact the NSFC.

The Neurological Sciences Foundation
of Canada (NSFC)

The Neurological Sciences Foundation of Canada (NSFC) is dedicated to raising money on behalf of its four member Societies to fund, facilitate and promote activities such as conferences, classes, meetings and educational activities to provide continuing medical education to its members and the neurological medical profession in general.

Since it's inception in 2008, the NSFC distributed over $215,000 to organizations and activities that met the NSFC’s granting guidelines as outlined below:

Education and Professional Development - Programs to help neurologists and neurosurgeons enhance care for their patients; research to determine the unperceived learning needs of neurologists and neurosurgeons; programs to promote the habits and skills for life-long learning; support for programs at the CNSF Congress; programs to promote the translation of new knowledge into clinical practice.
Public Awareness and Advocacy - Projects to foster public awareness of the impact of neurological disorders; public relations efforts to enhance the care of individuals with neurological disorders; programs to assist neurologists and neurosurgeons become better advocates for their patients.
“Best Practice” Models of Care Provision - Programs to evaluate “best-care” protocols for specific neurological disorders, particularly those contributing to chronic neurological disability; evidence-based programs to promote the highest standards of care possible for patients with diseases, disorders and injuries of the nervous system.
Educational Programs and Projects of Allied Health Care Professionals - Including, but not limited to grants to CANN, AETC and CAET.
Distributions from the CNS Don Paty Fund - Priority will be given to applications that are primarily related to resident education.

Grants Application Process

The NSFC is a registered Charity whose revenues are derived exclusively from donations from individuals, and the corporate sector(s). The NSFC considers and award grants based on the revenues it derives from its fundraising efforts.
The deadline for grant requests from organizations is September 30th for the ensuing year, i.e. September 30th 2010 for funds requested for 2011. A Grant Review Committee will review the requests in October each year and make recommendations to the NSFC Board in November to coincide with the NSFC’s budget approval schedule. All applicants will be notified of the Board’s decisions by December 15th.

If you have any questions please contact Dan Morin, Chief Executive Officer,
at 403-229-9544 or dan-morin@cnsfederation.org

Download the NSFC Grants Application today!

See a list of Grants distributed in 2009.

Contact Us

For additional information on the NSFC or to donate, please contact the NSFC.