Six Projects Funded in SHRF Mobilize Grant Competition

Research leads to better health care, healthier communities and brighter futures. As a small but mighty province, the Saskatchewan research community is uniquely positioned to respond to local health challenges with some of the most advanced health research technologies, infrastructure and expertise.

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) is excited to announce over $60,000 in funding dedicated to knowledge mobilization in Saskatchewan via the SHRF 2024-25 Mobilize Grant, Call 2. 

The Mobilize Grant aims to fund projects with the goal of connecting people in Saskatchewan to health research and evidence they can use. This grant strives to increase research relevance, usability, and uptake by sharing and mobilizing knowledge in accessible and meaningful ways. The Mobilize Grant provides successful applicants up to $10,000 over a one-year term.

This round of recipients features 6 projects working with a variety of community organizations, healthcare providers and patients in a wide range of fields, including frontline stroke care, dementia friendly public spaces and radon prevalence in Saskatchewan homes.

This investment is in addition to 8 projects announced previously (read more at shrf.ca/post/2024-25-mobilize-call-1-results).

Information about applying for the Mobilize Grant can be found at shrf.ca/mobilize.

The next application deadline is expected to be in July 2025.

The Funded Projects:

A Digital Hub for Strengthening Relationships: Confronting the Challenges of Conspiracy Thinking and Misinformation in Saskatchewan

Led by Kara Fletcher (University of Regina)

$10,000

Dementia Support Programming and Training at Remai Modern: Public Awareness and Staff Training Through Art Engagement

Led by Kelly Van Damme (The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan)

$10,000

Anesthesia Health Human Resources Solutions for Saskatchewan: A Knowledge Mobilization Study

Led by Mateen Raazi (University of Saskatchewan)

$9,928

Improving Provincial Stroke Care Through In-Person Education and Support

Led by Ruth Whelan (Saskatchewan Health Authority) and Brett Graham (University of Saskatchewan)

$10,000

Working Together with Older Adults at Risk of Fracture and Their Care Providers to Expand the Patient-Oriented Pole Walking Intervention

Led by Saija Kontulainen (University of Saskatchewan)

$10,000

Saskatchewan Web-Based Radon Mapping Tool & Report

Led by Trent Litzenberger (Lung Saskatchewan)

$10,000

About SHRF - Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) is the provincial funding agency that funds, supports and promotes the impact of health research that matters to Saskatchewan. SHRF collaborates with stakeholders to contribute to the growth of a high-performing health system, culture of innovation and the improved health of citizens by strengthening research capacity and competitiveness, increasing the investment in health research in Saskatchewan and aligning research with the needs of our stakeholders.

For more information, please contact:

Chelsea Cunningham, SHRF Programs and Engagement Manager

ccunningham@shrf.ca