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How to purchase tri-agency funded expenditures?

mstearns — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:51:57 +0000

91��ɫ’s Policy and Procedure on Procurement of Goods and Services apply to all acquisitions from funds 400 and 500. The procurement method is dependent on the overall dollar value of the purchase and may be paid via a number of means. To learn more on the buying and payment process for the various dollar thresholds visit the How to […]

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Eligible and Ineligible Goods & Services

mstearns — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:45:39 +0000

For a detailed list of eligible and ineligible expenses refer to the Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide. Eligible Goods & Services Grant funds must contribute toward the direct costs of the research program for which funds were awarded. Direct costs of goods and services are limited to: Maintenance and operating costs of equipment and research supplies, including extended […]

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Tri-Agency Grant Applications & Awards

mstearns — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:21:37 +0000

The information that follows is specifically related to the procurement of goods and services in support of an approved tri-agency grant award. Each of these agencies provides funding for approved research initiatives. Funding is subject to the Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide. The tri-agencies include: Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that reports to […]

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Who owns the infrastructure once purchased?

mstearns — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:45:39 +0000

The eligible recipient of the infrastructure shall exercise de facto control over and hold a majority interest in the CFI-funded infrastructure. An eligible recipient is defined as the eligible institution — alone or as a member of a group (the majority of which are eligible institutions) — that receives and administers CFI funding as part […]

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Required Supporting Documentation

mstearns — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:38:24 +0000

Documentation required is dependant on the acquisition method. At a minimum, all vendor quotations solicited directly by the PI must be attached to the Purchasing Requisition (at least three (3) written quotations must be included). Strategic Procurement Services will issue the Purchase Order to the selected vendor. Where Strategic Procurement Services has completed a competitive bid, […]

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In-Kind Contributions Explained

mstearns — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:30:43 +0000

In-kind contributions are defined as eligible non-monetary resources that external eligible partners provide to eligible projects. The CFI considers all contributions made by an eligible institution to a project to be a cash contribution. CFI will recognize eligible infrastructure items involving in-kind contributions at fair market value. In-kind contributions must be eligible contributions in the […]

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Itemized Lists - What you need to know

mstearns — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:12:55 +0000

An itemized list is a detailed listing of the major items that will be purchased for the infrastructure. In the Itemized List, institutions must provide updated cost estimates and a timeline for the acquisition of the infrastructure, along with any changes to the original proposed infrastructure. When submitting a proposal, institutions are required to ensure […]

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How to purchase CFI funded infrastructure

mstearns — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:03:57 +0000

The CFI defers the procurement process to the institution receiving the funds; therefore, CFI requires that all purchases related to its projects follow the institution’s usual tendering and purchasing policy and procedure. At a minimum, the grant holder must ensure that all goods or services purchased from his/her grant are considered eligible according to the list published by […]

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CFI Infrastructure Projects

mstearns — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:47:02 +0000

CFI will usually provide funding to a maximum of 40 percent of the total eligible costs of the infrastructure projects it supports. The remainder must be provided by the institution(s) and/or eligible funding partners. An eligible infrastructure project involves the modernization, acquisition, development, or leasing of research infrastructure. The eligible infrastructure represents a new capital […]

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CFI Grant Applications & Awards

mstearns — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:19:18 +0000

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada in 1997 to fund research infrastructure. The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians. For more information on […]

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