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Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2025
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This initiative supports population-level genomic data generation to advance precision health in Canada. It funds projects focused on whole-genome sequencing, data sharing, and diverse genomic datasets, with up to $6 million for short-read projects and up to $10 million for long-read options.
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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
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Generation of population-level genomic data.
- Short-read whole-genome sequencing.
- Additional long-read whole-genome sequencing.
- Building a national genomic databank for precision health.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Full proposal
- Project plan summary
- Budget summary and co-funding plan
- Research Ethics Board approval
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional Genome Centre applicants
- Research and innovation project teams
- Academic and business end users involved in genomics projects
Eligible expenses
- Whole-genome sequencing costs for short-read data generation.
- Costs for additional long-read genome sequencing using Oxford Nanopore Technologies or PacBio.
- Costs related to eligible co-funded project activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants submit a Letter of Intent first.
- Genome Canada checks eligibility and the GRC reviews LOIs for portfolio fit.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals receive technical review by independent experts and review by the GRC.
- Funding decisions are communicated after portfolio review, and funded projects must meet funding conditions before release.
- Regular progress reports and a final report are required.
Additional information
- Pillars 2 and 3 are expected to launch by early 2026.
- Applications for Pillar 2 are expected to be launched sometime in 2025.
- Genome Canada may welcome additional applications if unallocated funds remain.
- Projects must align with Genome Canada’s Guidelines for Funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative. 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 Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative?
This initiative supports population-level genomic data generation to advance precision health in Canada. It funds projects focused on whole-genome sequencing, data sharing, and diverse genomic datasets, with up to $6 million for short-read projects and up to $10 million for long-read options.
How much funding can be received?
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative program, you must:
Minimum 2,000 genomes.
Genome Canada-approved sequencing centre required.
REB approval and participant consent required.
What expenses are eligible under Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative?
Generation of population-level genomic data.
Short-read whole-genome sequencing.
Additional long-read whole-genome sequencing.
Building a national genomic databank for precision health.
Who can I contact for more information about the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative?
You can contact Genome Canada by email at applications@genomeprairie.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative available?
The Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative is a Researchers And Facilities