Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Genome Canada
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Genome Canada is a not-for-profit organization established in 2000, dedicated to advancing genomic research across Canada through funding, strategic guidance, and national leadership. By collaborating with regional Genome Centers, it addresses challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment, fostering innovation and translating genomic discoveries into real-world applications.
4 opportunities available

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Genome Canada
Genome CanadaFunding for large-scale genomics projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
Ontario GenomicsGenomic Applications Partnership Program funds genomics-derived R&D projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $6,000,000
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome CanadaCBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Ottawa
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ottawa

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Genome CanadaSupports Indigenous genomics training and research capacity development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $400,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada