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4.0 Eligible projects, costs and contributions
The information presented in this section applies to the eligibility of projects and costs as well as the location, control and use of research infrastructure.
policy and program guide
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3.0 Eligible institutions
To participate in our funding competitions, an institution must first be eligible to apply for, receive and administer CFI funding.
policy and program guide
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2.0 Funding architecture
The CFI funding architecture is designed to deliver on the organization’s mandate by meeting the current needs of the research community, its partners and its stakeholders.
policy and program guide
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1.0 Introduction
The Government of Canada created the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) in 1997 to fund state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories and facilities essential for conducting world-class research that produces benefits for Canadians.
policy and program guide
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Policy and program guide (PPG)
Welcome to the new online CFI program and policy guide (PPG). This new guide was created to improve your experience, facilitate access to information regarding our funding policies and procedures, as well as ensure consistency in our program and policy guide.
policy and program guide
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Summary of changes
The 2023 edition of the Policy and program guide includes some revisions to the 2019 edition. The key changes are outlined in this section.
fund
November 19, 2021
College Fund
Learn about the College Fund, which helps colleges foster partnerships that address the needs of an industry or community, and view guidelines and deadlines to apply.
fund
October 22, 2021
Innovation Fund
Learn about the Innovation Fund, which helps keep Canada at the forefront of research and innovation, and view guidelines and deadlines to apply.
fund
September 15, 2021
Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
Learn about the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund (BRIF), which supports biosciences research infrastructure, and view guidelines and deadlines to apply.