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CFI Infrastructure Operating Fund (IOF)
Canada Foundation for Innovation · Federal
In plain language
Not really a competitive program — it's a formula allocation that comes with every CFI capital award. If Memorial University gets a $500K JELF grant, it automatically receives a ~$150K IOF allocation (30%) for operating and maintaining that infrastructure over its useful life. The only "application" is an annual report by June 15 through CAMS. Covered costs: technical staff, consumables, warranties, utilities, routine maintenance. No matching funds required. Worth including in the catalog because NL institutional researchers often don't realize the IOF exists alongside their CFI capital award.
Realistic range
$25,000 – $5,000,000
Avg award
$150,000
Max advertised
$5,000,000
Cost share
—
Accessibility
3 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Nonprofit
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Annual IOF report in CAMS by June 15; ledger of eligible O&M costs (April–March period); equipment utilization tracking.