Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund
About This Grant
MSIF supports the ongoing operations and maintenance of major national research facilities that provide Canadian researchers with cutting-edge tools.
Grant Summary
Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund is a Canada Foundation for Innovation grant providing $1M to $25M for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Canadian organizations eligible
How to Apply
$1M–$25M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund from Canada Foundation for Innovation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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 — Major Science Initiatives Fund: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund?
Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund 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 — Major Science Initiatives Fund provide?
Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund provides between $1M and $25M 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 — Major Science Initiatives Fund deadline?
Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund 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 — Major Science Initiatives Fund?
To apply for Canada Foundation for Innovation — Major Science Initiatives Fund, 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.