The University of Western Ontario

CFI - Leader's Opportunities Fund (LOF) Deadlines

Formal internal process for LOF applications begins 16 weeks prior to the external CFI deadline.
Informal process (meeting with ADR for application approval and with RD for pre-planning for the application development) should begin well in advance of the first meeting with purchasing.
Sponsor funding details available on CFI-LOF Site at : http://www.innovation.ca/en/programs/funds/leaders-opportunity-fund

June 2009 Competition
Before February 25th	Meet with ADR, RD to discuss application
February 25 –March 7	Meet with Purchasing
April 7	1st draft deadline to RD
May 5	Core Planning Group deadline
June 10	Final internal submission to RD
June 15	RD submit to CFI (external deadline)
June 29	ORF forms due

Ocboter 2009 Competition (TENTATIVE DATES)
By June 25th	Meet with ADR, RD to discuss application
June 23 –27	Meet with Purchasing
August 7	1st draft deadline to RD
September 4	Core Planning Group deadline
October 10	Final internal submission to RD
October 15	RD submit to CFI (external deadline)
October 29	ORF forms due