Overview:
The goal of the CFI Matching Fund is to invest in cutting-edge technologies and research infrastructure in New Brunswick. This fund supports researchers who have secured CFI funding from either the CFI-JELF program or the CFI College Fund.
The CFI Matching Fund is designed to allow post-secondary research institutions to purchase equipment and infrastructure that contribute to advancing knowledge and research impact in one or more of ResearchNB’s priority sectors.
By the end of the funding period, researchers should be able to demonstrate that the infrastructure purchased led to increased efficiency, greater accuracy, and/or a competitive advantage for New Brunswick.
Eligibility
Applicants under the CFI-JELF program must be researchers at one of the following New Brunswick Universities:
- University of New Brunswick
- Université de Moncton
- Mount Allison University
- St. Thomas University
Applicants under the CFI College Fund must be researchers at one of the following New Brunswick Colleges:
- NBCC
- CCNB
This program is currently:
Closed (Opens June 2, 2026 )
Funding Program Details
Applications open (1:00pm ADT):
Review 1: June 2, 2026
Review 2: November 3, 2026
Review 3: February 16, 2027
Applications close (11:59am ADT):
Review 1: August 13, 2026
Review 2: January 21, 2027
Review 3: April 30, 2027
Anticipated notice of decision date:
Review 1: October 29, 2026
Review 2: April 8, 2026
Review 3: July 9, 2027
Award Term:
Up to 3 years
Award Amount:
Up to $150k
Leverage:
Based on CFI requirements for provincial matching funds
Eligible Expenses:
Exclusively as matching funds for the CFI project applied for in the application.
Application Process:
To apply for this fund, you must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through our application portal. If your EOI is approved – based on alignment with a priority sector and ResearchNB’s funding capacity – an application will be created for you in the portal. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by an external panel before a final funding decision is made.
ResearchNB strives to align our application and review process with that of the CFI to ensure timely approval of funding requests.
Award Duration & Reporting:
The award is for a maximum of three years, with an interim status report due annually and a final status report due three months after the award end date. These reports are to be completed via the application portal.
Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
Frequently Asked Questions
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