Innovative Capacity Building Fund Application 2022

As the name implies, the aim of this grant is to build the organizational capacity of Federation-funded agencies and their partners. Applicants may request a maximum of $10,000.

If you have questions, need assistance, or are unsure if your propoposed project fits the critera, prior to completing this applicatoin, please contact Anne Read via email at aread@jewishottawa.com.

The following information is requested for this application:

1. An indepth description of your proposed project as it relates directly to the grant criteria, including a project plan & timeline for completion

2. A detailed projected operating budget (including sources of revenue)

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Project Information

Proposed Project Name *

Who is the primary contact for this initiative?

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Preferred Email Address *

Information about organization

Organization Name *

Are you applying in partnership with another agency or organization? If so, who? *

Proposed Project

Which of the following funding criteria does the proposed project meet? *

Helps our organization pivot, manage change, and adapt to new realties

Improves organizational health (manage organizational change, board development, implement program evaluation metrics, improve financial structure, etc.)

Builds bridges; brings multiple organizations together to share resources and collaboratively deliver a service, or improve the delivery of an existing service.

Offers one-time educational programs, training initiatives, or professional development opportunities, which aim to increase the capacity of individuals, build trust between organizations, or provide solutions to current communal challenges.

Describe the project, what your organization would like to achieve, as it directly relates to the above criteria. *

How will this project increase your organization's capacity or strengthen it's ability to provide services? Give concrete examples. *

Who is the target audience for this project? *

Work-plan & Timeline: Describe who will carry out the project, how many staff in total will be needed, if volunteers will be involved, and the project's timeline for completion. If you are engaging consultants, please include their services rates. *

How does this project promote collaboration and strong working relationships among agencies and organizations? *

How will you track your outputs, outcomes and impact of your project? *

Please feel free to share any other relevant information about your project or organization.

Projected Programming Budget

Please upload a copy of your projected programming budget, with detailed cost breakdown including operational budget and revenue sources (excel file, word doc. or pdf accepted).

Thank you for taking the time to provide all of this information about your proposed project.

We appreciate all of the efforts that have been made to complete this application.

The Grants and Evaluation Committee will review your application and contact you should there be any questions.

Recommendations will be made to the fund donor for final decision on your application.

If approved, you will be required to sign an agreement detailing the responsibilities of the grant recipient.

Funds are provided in the form of expense reimbursements supported by valid recipients. Receipts for work or products outside of the scope described in this proposal may be declined.

This project must be started within eight (8) months of receiving approval.

I have read the information above and agree to the terms.