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Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF

Canada Foundation for Innovation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

The John R. Evans Leaders Fund supports research infrastructure needs of researchers at Canadian universities. CFI has invested over $7B in research infrastructure since 1997.

Grant Summary

Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF is a Canada Foundation for Innovation grant providing $50K to $800K for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

research-infrastructuresciencetechnology

Eligibility

  • Canadian organizations eligible
university

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$800K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF from Canada Foundation for Innovation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Canada Foundation for Innovation before the deadline.
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Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF?

Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF is offered by Canada Foundation for Innovation and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF provide?

Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF provides between $50K and $800K per award from Canada Foundation for Innovation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF deadline?

Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Canada Foundation for Innovation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF?

To apply for Canada Foundation for Innovation — JELF, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Canada Foundation for Innovation.