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OPTions Initiative - Next-Generation Methods
Funding Opportunity: Next-Generation Methods
Seed grants between $250,000 to $400,000 CAD are available for innovations that seek to test and develop next-generation methods of pregnancy termination, menses induction, or conception interruption over an 18 to 24 month period. Funds requested should be commensurate with the activities outlined in the proposal. Collaborative submissions among two or more organizations are welcomed.
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until December 31,2022, or funds are exhausted. Early submissions are advantageous as the call will be closed once funds have been spent.
Please note that the ‘access’ application is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications for this funding stream. ‘Access’ applicants will be notified via email of their application results, please refer to the Request for Proposal for the expected timeline.
Further details related to this funding opportunity are available at: