Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Genome Alberta
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Genome Alberta is a not-for-profit organization that supports genomics research and innovation to address challenges in health, agriculture, energy, forestry, and the environment. Established in 2005, it collaborates with academic, government, and industry partners to fund and manage large-scale projects that deliver practical benefits to Albertans. The organization aims to translate advanced genomic science into real-world solutions that drive economic growth and improve quality of life across the province.
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Content last updated: January 29, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Genome Alberta
5 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)
Support for Canadian agri-food clean biotechnology commercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $525,000 to $750,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Supports Indigenous-led genomics training and career development initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources