Funding Opportunities for Hep C Projects

Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. has launched the CONNECT-C 2021 HCV Grant Program. The program will support well defined projects that aim to improve HCV diagnosis and linkage to care in two of Canada’s priority populations:

  • People who inject or use drugs
  • People with experience in the federal or provincial prison system

No more than CAD $50,000 will be awarded per project, with an estimated goal of 8-10 projects to be granted.

Key dates include:

  • Dec 21st, 2020: submission window opens
  • Feb 14th, 2021: submission window closes

 

Further information regarding program requirements, eligibility criteria & application details can be found in this announcement document.

 

There are also some additional grants that will open up in the new year that may be of interest to folks for funding hep C projects: