Funding Opportunities

Enabling advanced bioscience research on the Prairies.

Genome Prairie works with regional, national and international partners to promote the participation of local researchers in new bioscience-based research initiatives. Specific initiatives and project funding comes from a range of sources including government and industry, as well as Genome Canada.

Current Opportunities

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

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National Competition:

  • Total Project Size: $900K-6M over two years
  • Genome Canada Contribution: Up to 1/3 of project costs ($300K-$2M)
  • Matching Funds: Remaining 2/3 (minimum 1/3 from industry partner).
 
 

Two Time-Dependent Submission Pathways

1. Genome Prairie Supported Application Process

Genome Prairie (GP) provides hands-on guidance throughout the application, working with teams within defined timelines at each stage. Support includes refining project ideas, assessing eligibility and budget, and coordinating the enhancement review.

  • Letter of Interest (LOI) deadline: April 22, 2026
  • Full Proposal (FP) draft to GP (selected LOIs): May 14, 2026
  • FP enhancement review submission deadline: May 25, 2026
  • FP enhancement review session: June 9, 2026
  • Final FP due to GP:  June 18, 2026
  • Project pitch to Genome Canada (selected FPs): Mid-September
 
 

2. Self-Directed Application Process

This pathway allows teams more flexibility in preparing their applications, with more limited support from GP. GP remains available to provide guidance on eligibility, budgeting, and the application process as needed.

  • Rolling LOI intake: Until May 22, 2026
  • Notice of Eligibility: Approximately 17 days following LOI submission
  • Final FP due to GP:  June 18, 2026
  • Project pitch to Genome Canada (selected FPs): Mid-September
 
 

Interested in making an application or getting more information about this funding opportunity? Contact Genome Prairie via applications@genomeprairie.ca

 

GenTrac: Genomics Translation and Commercialization Initiative

Overview

Genome Prairie supports genomics research and commercialization within Saskatchewan and Manitoba and beyond. Genome Prairie is launching the Genomics Translation and Commercialization (GenTrac) Program to support public-private innovation in our Region. Each project involves collaboration between academic researchers and industry receptors to address market opportunities or operational needs identified by the private sector. 

GenTrac will soon be taking submissions for its 2026 funding cycle. To find out more about this funding opportunity, download the GenTrac Guidelines document by clicking on the “Find Out More” button directly below:

Key Dates/Deadlines (2026 Cycle):
GenTrac Launch: 16 September, 2025
2026 LOI Submissions: June, 2026
2026 Full Proposal Submission: TBD
Notice of Award: TBD

For more information about this funding opportunity, please email Genome Prairie: 
applications@genomeprairie.ca

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