International Development Grant
COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Development
Project Number: CA-3-P009527002
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $20,000,000.00
Start Date: January 06, 2021
End Date: December 31, 2021
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in developing manufacturing and distributing up to 1.2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine(s) and other emerging infectious diseases. This is done through a fair allocation system within 12 to 18 months prioritizing speed scale and access. Project activities include: (1) supporting the research and development of up to 5 vaccine candidates; and (2) supporting the manufacture and distribution of up to 1.2 billion vaccine doses by 2021. This amendment increased Canada’s original contribution under this project to CEPI by $20 Million.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened global preparedness for known epidemic and pandemic threats; (2) strengthened global response to emerging pandemic threats; and (3) improved collaboration between public and private pandemic preparedness and response stakeholders.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of 24 May 2022 include: (1) developed 8 COVID-19 vaccine candidates with CEPI support. 7 out of the 8 progressed into Phase II and III clinical trials; (2) supported 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidates (Moderna Astra Zeneca and Novavax) to receive authorization for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO); (3) supported 5 candidates to publish primary endpoint analysis of pivotal trial (AZ/Uni Oxford Moderna Novavax CureVac and Clover); and (4) delivered over 900 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021 reaching 95% of its target.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Core support to NGOs other private bodies PPPs and research institutes
Collaboration: Bilateral core contributions to NGOs and other private bodies / PPPs
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated