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Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging

Support to expand access to bioimaging expertise
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 25, 2021
  • Closing date : July 20, 2021
Location
Canada

Overview

This program offers up to USD 200,000 for imaging cores and USD 300,000 for network organizations over three years. It supports capacity building, fellowships, and community development to expand access to bioimaging expertise and instrumentation in eligible regions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 25, 2021
  • Closing date : July 20, 2021

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • 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

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Building capacity through workshops, trainings, and visiting scholarships.
  • Fellowships for postdoctoral scientists and graduate students in bioimaging science.
  • Community development for regional networking, shared resources, and collaboration.
  • Online educational and resource-sharing tools.
  • Regional meetings, conferences, and travel awards for bioimaging use.

Documents Needed

  • Institutional Approval Form
  • Project proposal PDF
  • Budget description PDF
  • CVs for the Coordinating PI and Co-PIs
  • Letters of commitment from Co-PIs

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Colleges and universities
  • Hospitals and laboratories
  • State and local government units
  • Eligible federal government agencies

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Facebook employees and subsidiary employees
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC employees

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel costs, including project coordinators and other staff support
  • Travel and lodging for project-related regional activities
  • Meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, and hackathons/sprints
  • Subcontracts and other project-related costs
  • Indirect costs up to 15% of direct costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Travel expenses to the United States
  • Capital equipment subject to indirect costs
  • Subcontracts subject to indirect costs above the allowed limit

Eligible geographic areas

  • Africa
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Former Soviet countries

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 notification in October 2021.
  • Funded projects must follow award terms, reporting, and dissemination policies.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed by independent experts, with final decisions made by CZI staff in consultation with scientific advisors.
  • Selected projects are funded through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation or recommended through the CZI Donor-Advised Fund at SVCF.
  • Applications and supporting materials must follow the portal’s word, page, and formatting limits.
  • Unfunded proposals do not receive feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging. 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 Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging?

This program offers up to USD 200,000 for imaging cores and USD 300,000 for network organizations over three years. It supports capacity building, fellowships, and community development to expand access to bioimaging expertise and instrumentation in eligible regions.

How much funding can be received?

Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was July 20, 2021.

Who is eligible for the Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging program?

To be eligible for the Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging program, you must: Organization-based application only Coordinating PI required Based in eligible country

What expenses are eligible under Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging?

Building capacity through workshops, trainings, and visiting scholarships. Fellowships for postdoctoral scientists and graduate students in bioimaging science. Community development for regional networking, shared resources, and collaboration. Online educational and resource-sharing tools. Regional meetings, conferences, and travel awards for bioimaging use.

Who can I contact for more information about the Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging?

You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com or by phone at none.

Where is the Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging available?

The Expanding Global Access to Bioimaging program is available across Canada.