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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 19, 2022
- Closing date : June 2, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to USD 20,000 for napari plugin projects over 12 months. It supports quality improvements to existing plugins or the conversion of cell biology tools into napari plugins.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 19, 2022
- Closing date : June 2, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Improving the quality of existing napari plugins.
- Converting cell biology tools into napari plugins.
- Strengthening documentation, user support, usability, and reliability.
Documents Needed
- Institutional Approval Form
- Project details and budget description
- Code repository links
- napari hub page links
- Optional PDF attachments
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public and private institutions
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals and laboratories
- Government units and eligible federal agencies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Meta employees and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employees
- napari steering council members
- napari core developers
Eligible expenses
- Salary support for the project team
- Travel support for conference presentations
- Hackathons, sprints, outreach, and community engagement
- Workstations, cloud computing, and continuous integration services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to the United States for organizations outside the U.S.
- Indirect costs above the allowed 15% limit
Eligible geographic areas
- Any country, subject to compliance with applicable sanctions and laws
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through CZI’s portal.
- Independent expert review is used in the evaluation process.
- Final decisions are made by CZI staff with expert advisors.
- Applicants are notified of decisions by email.
- Awarded projects follow CZI reporting and meeting requirements.
Additional information
- Awardees are invited to training and mentorship opportunities.
- Applications may include up to three PIs, with one Coordinating PI.
- Institutional sign-off is required.
- Applications must be submitted through CZI’s online portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the napari Plugin Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the napari Plugin Grants. 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 napari Plugin Grants?
This program offers up to USD 20,000 for napari plugin projects over 12 months. It supports quality improvements to existing plugins or the conversion of cell biology tools into napari plugins.
How much funding can be received?
napari Plugin Grants Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 2, 2022.
Who is eligible for the napari Plugin Grants program?
To be eligible for the napari Plugin Grants program, you must:
Organization-based applicants only
At least one PI required
Project must fit the program scope
What expenses are eligible under napari Plugin Grants?
Improving the quality of existing napari plugins.
Converting cell biology tools into napari plugins.
Strengthening documentation, user support, usability, and reliability.
Who can I contact for more information about the napari Plugin Grants?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com or by phone at none.
Where is the napari Plugin Grants available?
The napari Plugin Grants program is available across Canada.