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Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Last Update: June 8, 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 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with initiative objectives and portfolio goals.
- Diversity and representativeness of the population cohort.
- Potential to advance precision health and meet regional health needs.
- Potential to increase the utility of genomic data for industry and other stakeholders.
- Short-term health impact for Canadians.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Letter of Intent
- Apply through Genome Canada’s Proposal Central Portal, usually via a regional Genome Centre.
- Provide the project plan, expected deliverables, sequencing volume, diversity considerations, and clinical impact.
- Step 2: LOI Review
- Genome Canada checks eligibility.
- The GRC reviews the LOI and selects applicants for the next stage.
- Step 3: Submit Full Proposal
- Invited applicants submit a full proposal through the same portal.
- Full proposals must address the program’s project evaluation criteria.
- Step 4: Technical and Portfolio Review
- Independent experts review the proposal.
- The GRC reviews the proposal and makes funding recommendations.
- Step 5: Funding Decision and Next Steps
- Genome Canada communicates the funding decision.
- Successful projects must meet funding conditions before funds are released.
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
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 45% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
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.
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