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Programs - General

Information that applies to all CFIN funded programs

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Can I apply to CFIN funding programs if my company is not incorporated?
Can I apply to CFIN funding programs if my start-up has no revenue?
Are CFIN funds repayable?
What is the CFIN project management fee and why is it charged?
Does CFIN provide advances for their funding programs?
When do I get reimbursed for expenses on a CFIN funded project?
How do I apply to CFIN programs?
Why can’t I log in to the SmartSimple application portal yet?
Does CFIN allow in-kind contributions in project budgets?
What are indirect costs in CFIN’s funding programs and how are they applied?
How is intellectual property (IP) managed in CFIN-funded projects?
Can a university or college researcher lead an application for CFIN funding programs?
Can I include international vendors in my CFIN-funded project?
What types of projects does CFIN support?
What makes a strong proposal?
Will CFIN fund equipment purchases or facility upgrades?
What are Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and which levels are eligible?
What happens after my CFIN project is approved?
Can I appeal a CFIN funding application decision?
How many applications for CFIN funding can my organization submit?
Can I resubmit my application if it is not successful?
Do I need to be a food manufacturer to apply to CFIN funding programs?
What is CFIN’s funding focus and mission?
What is the difference between a project partner and a service provider?
What is the affiliated persons clause? 
What is a service provider and what are the rules? 
What costs are not eligible for funding in a CFIN funded project? 
What are the CFIN innovation priority areas? 
What Is a Post-Farmgate Innovation?