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Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA
Supports one-year cryo-CLEM imaging probe development
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 165,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 8, 2023
- Closing date : July 20, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This one-year program supports the development of cryo-CLEM imaging probes for intracellular use. It provides up to USD 165,000 for projects focused on label design, proof-of-principle demonstration, and related collaborative research.
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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
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 165,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 8, 2023
- Closing date : July 20, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- International Activities
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of complete cryo-CLEM labeling solutions
- Design of intracellular imaging probes for cryo-CLEM
- Proof-of-principle demonstration of cryo-CLEM labels
- Technology development for cryo-electron tomography applications
Documents Needed
- Project proposal PDF
- Tabular budget PDF
- Narrative budget description PDF
- Institutional Approval Form PDF
- Biosketches for the Coordinating PI and Co-PI, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Public and private institutions
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals, laboratories, and government entities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Meta employees and employees of Meta subsidiaries
- Employees of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Supplies and equipment
- Travel and meeting-related costs
- Subcontracts and other project costs
- Indirect costs up to 15% of direct costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to the United States for international grantees
- Capital equipment for indirect cost calculations
- Subcontract costs for indirect cost calculations
Eligible geographic areas
- Domestic and foreign applicants
- Organizations in any country, subject to compliance requirements
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by independent experts.
- Final decisions are made by CZI staff with input from scientific advisors.
- Applicants are notified of decisions, with earliest notices expected in late October 2023.
- A funding award may be subject to budget changes before approval.
- Awarded projects must follow reporting and meeting requirements during the grant term.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted from organizations worldwide, subject to U.S. sanctions and export control compliance.
- Applications must be submitted through CZI’s SurveyMonkey Apply portal.
- Applicants are encouraged to use the required institutional approval form at submission.
- CZI requires rapid sharing of data, code, reagents, and results where possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA Program
What is the Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA?
This one-year program supports the development of cryo-CLEM imaging probes for intracellular use. It provides up to USD 165,000 for projects focused on label design, proof-of-principle demonstration, and related collaborative research.
How much funding can be received?
Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA Funds up to $165,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 20, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA program?
To be eligible for the Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA program, you must:
Applications must come from organizations.
The project must comply with U.S. sanctions and export controls.
The application must be submitted through CZI’s portal.
What expenses are eligible under Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA?
Development of complete cryo-CLEM labeling solutions
Design of intracellular imaging probes for cryo-CLEM
Proof-of-principle demonstration of cryo-CLEM labels
Technology development for cryo-electron tomography applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com.
Where is the Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA available?
The Cryo-CLEM Labels RFA program is available across Canada.