Overview:
The CFI-JELF Matching Fund is a part of ResearchNB’s Infrastructure Support pillar and aims to support those who have received CFI-JELF funding.
ResearchNB’s contribution for successful applications will be up to 40% of the value of the project, whereas the other 40% comes from the CFI and the final 20% from other sources.
The maximum request is tied to 40% of the total project value calculation, and the timelines for the award are project-specific.
Researchers submitting applications to CFI-JELF are required to complete an Expression of Interest before submission to the CFI-JELF on our application portal. Expression of Interest reviews will be held 3 times a year to align with priority sectors and ResearchNB’s capacity to fund. ResearchNB's goal is to align our review process with CFI-JELF to ensure timely approval of funding requests.
Who Can Apply:
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Administrations Guidelines.
Please Note:
If you are currently awaiting a decision on, or have an approval from a 2024-2025 CFI JELF application, we will accept an applications for matching funds.
Please contact the Program Manager directly for next steps.
This program is currently:
Open (Closes May 15, 2025 )
Timeline
Applications open (1:00pm ADT):
Review 1: April 8th, 2025
Review 2: July 1st, 2025
Review 3: December 2nd, 2025
Applications close (11:59am ADT):
Review 1: May 15th, 2025
Review 2: August 21st, 2025
Review 3: January 15th, 2026
Anticipated notice of decision date:
Review 1: September 19th, 2025
Review 2: December 19th, 2025
Review 3: June 19th, 2026
Award Term:
Award Amount:
Leverage:
Eligible Expenses:
Exclusively as matching funds for the CFI-JELF project in the application.
Application Process:
Applications to this fund can only be made after submission of an application to our Expression of Interest Program on our application portal. Upon successful review for alignment to a priority sector and ResearchNB’s capacity to fund, an application will be created for the applicant to complete. This application will then be reviewed before a funding decision is made.
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.
For an explanation of our policy on extensions, see the Award Administration guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can New Brunswick community colleges apply to the CFI JELF Matching Fund?
At this time, we are not accepting community college applications in this program.
We recommend you submit an application to the Expression of Interest Program and if there is alignment with one of the priority sectors, we will accept an application to the Priority Sectors Development Fund.