Competition

* Unless explicitly noted, all times indicated for deadlines are for the appropriate NL timezone (NST or NDT)

UPDATE from NLSIP as of March 26,2026: In response to the high volume of requests for meetings and further information under the 2025-26 Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program (NLSIP) call for proposals, the deadline to submit applications has been extended and an additional information session has been scheduled. The new deadline for applications under the 2026-27 NLSIP call for proposals is April 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM [moved from April 1, 2026].

 A third information session is scheduled for April 7, 2026 from 10: 30AM- 12:00 PM NDT. Those with questions regarding the application process should register to attend. Questions may be asked during the Q&A portion or emailed in advanced to be answered during the information session. You can register to attend HERE. This information session will take place in lieu of the April Newcomers to Canada Working Group meeting. Monthly meetings will resume in May 2026.

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Newcomers provide many distinct benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). They complement the provincial labour market in high-demand and essential work fields, support population growth and stability in communities across the province and contribute to NL’s increasing social and cultural diversity.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program provides project-based funding to support the social, economic, and cultural integration of newcomers to the province and offers three funding streams:

Stream 1: Economic Integration

This stream supports and promotes newcomers’ economic advancement through labour market attachment, including advancing employers’ capacity to hire and support newcomer employees. Priority areas include:

• Improve Labour Market Access for Newcomers

• Foreign Credential Recognition Navigation

• Job Creation and Labour Market Connections

• Workplace- and Industry-Specific Language Training

• Capacity- Building Initiatives for Employers

Stream 2: Settlement Supports and Services

This stream aims to strengthen communities’ ability to attract, welcome, and retain newcomers at all stages of their settlement journey by contributing to a comprehensive range of settlement services throughout NL. Priority areas include:

• Pre-Arrival Settlement Programming

• Settlement Services

• Place-Based Immigration Initiatives

• Building Welcoming Communities

• Projects to Improve or Expand Access to Settlement Services

• Capacity-building initiatives for Service Provider Organizations

• Elimination of Racial Discrimination

• Volunteer Connections and Community Integration

Stream 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming increasingly diverse, and immigration continues to strengthen communities and support employers, especially in rural areas, by helping meet labour needs and contributing to local economic growth. This diversity enriches the province socially, culturally, and economically.

Newcomers often highlight the warm welcome they receive and the genuine efforts across the province to foster inclusion. However, many also report that racism and discrimination persist, affecting their sense of safety and belonging. Ongoing community and organizational initiatives remain important in addressing these challenges and supporting a more inclusive, welcoming Newfoundland and Labrador. Priority areas include:

• Elimination of Racial Discrimination

• Promote public education and awareness on racism, hate, discrimination

• Support racialized and Indigenous communities through culturally responsive programming

• Intercultural Competency and Public Outreach

• Enhance institutional or organizational capacity to identify and address systemic barriers;

• Encourage collaboration between SPOs, public, and governments to advance intercultural competency and anti-racism; and

• Addressing Systemic Racism and Advancing Racial Equity

In addition to the external funding agency’s submission procedures, this opportunity must also be submitted for Departmental, HSS Faculty, and Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) institutional reviews and approvals via Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). In order to facilitate the HSS Faculty’s administrative review, please ensure "Heather C. O'Brien (Grants Facilitator)" and “Matthew Milner (Grants Facilitator)” are added as "Team Members" on your RP file. 

In accordance with University-wide approval protocols, all tabs of the RP file must be completed, the completed application must be uploaded to the “Attachments” tab, all supporting documentation including support for cash and in-kind commitments and/or letters of support must also be uploaded, and “Submit” must be pressed prior to the HSS internal deadline listed below. HSS cannot guarantee completion of an administrative review for application files that are incomplete and/or are submitted after the HSS deadline. For more detailed submission instructions and information, please consult the HSS Research Support Services website.

If you plan to apply to this competition or other research funding opportunities (as either PI or CI), e-mail an HSS Grants Facilitator, Heather C. O’Brien (HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or 864-8603) or Matthew Milner (HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca or 864-8050), to notify the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of your intent to apply. E-mailing the intent to apply as early as possible will help to facilitate an efficient review. A Grants Facilitator can answer any questions you may have about internal or external submission procedures and may also be able to help with proposal development.