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Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas
Supports collaborative ancestry-focused atlas research
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 9, 2021
- Closing date : May 25, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports three-year collaborative projects generating healthy single-cell reference data from ancestrally diverse tissue samples. It funds work on open data, community engagement, and tools for the Human Cell Atlas, with a maximum indirect cost rate of 15% of direct costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 9, 2021
- Closing date : May 25, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Generation of healthy single-cell reference data from ancestrally diverse tissue samples.
- Development of open-source tools, methods, and resources for the Human Cell Atlas.
- Community engagement and donor recruitment activities for diverse communities.
- Collaborative data generation and sharing across HCA networks.
Documents Needed
- Institutional Approval Form
- Project Proposal PDF
- Budget Description PDF
- Biosketches for the Coordinating PI and Co-PIs
- Letters of Commitment from each Co-PI
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals and laboratories
- Government units and eligible federal agencies
- Public and private institutions worldwide
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals applying directly
- Facebook employees and employees of subsidiary Facebook entities
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs, including named team members.
- Supplies, equipment, and other project costs.
- Travel and meeting costs, including hackathons and sprints.
- Subcontracts and related partner costs.
- Indirect costs up to 15% of direct costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Diseased tissue acquisition and analysis.
- Travel expenses to the United States for international grantees.
- Indirect costs above 15% of direct costs.
- Capital equipment indirect charges.
- Subcontracts that conflict with the award terms.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations based in any country.
- International collaborations are allowed.
- Foreign institutions may apply through an eligible Coordinating PI institution.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by CZI and independent experts.
- Finalists are invited to video interviews with CZI staff and/or scientific advisors.
- Final decisions are made by CZI staff in consultation with scientific advisors.
- Unfunded applicants do not receive feedback on the decision.
- Awarded projects must submit annual reports and progress updates.
Additional information
- Annual reports are required.
- Selected projects must share data and tools openly.
- All applications are subject to independent expert review.
- Funding may be awarded through CZIF or CZI DAF at SVCF.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas?
This program supports three-year collaborative projects generating healthy single-cell reference data from ancestrally diverse tissue samples. It funds work on open data, community engagement, and tools for the Human Cell Atlas, with a maximum indirect cost rate of 15% of direct costs.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 25, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas program?
To be eligible for the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas program, you must:
At least three PIs required.
Healthy tissue from understudied ancestries.
Community engagement plan required.
What expenses are eligible under Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas?
Generation of healthy single-cell reference data from ancestrally diverse tissue samples.
Development of open-source tools, methods, and resources for the Human Cell Atlas.
Community engagement and donor recruitment activities for diverse communities.
Collaborative data generation and sharing across HCA networks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com.
Where is the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas available?
The Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas program is available across Canada.
Is the Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas is a Researchers And Facilities