Grant and Funding Programs Offered by John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Content last updated: February 4, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)
7 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Supports biosciences infrastructure development in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - College Fund
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Supports applied research and innovation in Canadian colleges
Eligible Funding
- From $60,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Innovation Fund
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Supports large-scale research infrastructure projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Exceptional Opportunities Fund
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Supports urgent, time-sensitive research opportunities requiring essential infrastructure.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Major Science Initiatives (MSI) Fund
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Supports maintenance and governance of leading research facilities of national importance.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - Northern Fund
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Provides funding for research infrastructure in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Foundation for Innovation - John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)
John R. Evans Leaders Fund; Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF)Funding for research infrastructure to attract top researchers and enhance competitiveness
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects