How to Apply for Funding

Application checklist

  • Covering Letter (dated and signed)
  • Application Form (see information kit)
  • Summary (1 to 2 pages)
  • Detailed Proposal
    • Background on the organization (if applying as an organization)
      • Certificate and articles of incorporation; letters patent
  • Organization/applicant's expertise in the area
  • Any previous funding received from the Department of Justice Canada
  • Project description:
    • Project name
    • Project team members (if this is a group application)
    • Project timeframe
    • Description of the issue/need
    • What makes the project innovative or different
    • Project objectives
    • Project reach
    • Diversity and gender equality considerations
    • Official language minority communities considerations
    • Anticipated results and indicators of success
    • Project linkages and partnerships
  • Work Plan and Project Design (Activities)
  • Project Deliverables (anticipated products of the project)
  • Communication/Dissemination plan
  • Evaluation Plan
  • Detailed budget
    • Fees/Expenses
    • Funding sources, if applicable
    • Revenue
    • Amount of funding requested from the Department of Justice Canada
    • GST/HST Rebate