Find practical tips on how to complete your application package for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Video
Transcript — Find practical tips on completing your application package for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Video
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Animated character: Hello,
I'm here to guide you through the process of completing your funding application for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program to help you avoid certain common mistakes.
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Animated character (voice over): First and foremost, carefully read the application guidelines of the specific program component for which you wish to apply to ensure that your organization and project are eligible.
[The animated character wearing eyeglasses is looking at his computer screen. The following text appears besides: ensure that your organization and project are eligible.]
Animated character: Make sure you have the funding application package.
[The animated character with headphones is speaking.]
Animated character: If you do not have it yet, refer to the relevant program component web page for information on how to obtain it.
[The animated character with headphones is speaking and the following text appears beside: program component web page.]
Animated character: Now, let us move on to the application form!
[The animated character with headphones is speaking with a magnifying glass in hand. The following text appears next to the character: Application form.]
Animated character: In the section on project information, provide a concise project title that captures the essence of your project.
[The animated character examines the computer screen using a magnifying glass.]
Animated character: When providing a description of your project, concisely explain what you intend to achieve with enough detail to effectively convey a general idea of what your project is about, of its activities, as well as what it will achieve.
[The animated character with headphones is speaking with a magnifying glass in hand.]
[Next to a computer screen, the following appears sequentially: what your project is about, its activities, what it will achieve]
Animated character: You can include data and statistics from research studies but choose only essential information that demonstrates the necessity and potential impact of your project.
[On a computer screen, different data graphics appear.]
[The animated character wears eyeglasses and holds a pointer stick up to a line graph on a white board.]
Animated character: In the section on activities, for the sake of clarity, present your project’s activities chronologically. Begin with the planning, then implementation, and finally, the evaluation.
[An image featuring a yellow clipboard appears with the activities bullet selected with a checkmark.]
[An image featuring a blue file appears, and the following appears sequentially: the planning, implementation, the evaluation.]
[The animated character with headphones is speaking.]
Animated character: If your project involves a contribution or support from partners, do not overlook the section on partners. Demonstrating that you have engaged with partners could increase your chances of success through diverse resources, whether they are human or financial.
[The animated character with headphones is speaking.]
[The animated character with eyeglasses is shaking hands with another animated character. Adjacent to the characters, a whiteboard displays a graphic, while a bullseye target hangs on the wall behind them.]
[The animated character with headphones is speaking.]
Animated character: For the section on capacity, describe your past achievements if you have previously led similar activities. If this is your first time launching such a project, explain the knowledge and resources you can rely on to ensure its success.
[An image featuring a yellow clipboard appears with the capacity bullet selected with a checkmark]
[The animated character with headphones is speaking.]
[The animated character is working on a laptop and the following text appears sequentially: explain the knowledge and resources you can rely on to ensure its success.]
Animated character: Be sure to respond to all the questions in the application form clearly and succinctly. Do not forget to sign the declaration and attestation, and the checklist to ensure your application is complete.
[An image featuring a yellow clipboard displays with all the bullets selected with checkmarks]
[The animated character is speaking with headphones and is pointing to the text that appears by its side: sign the declaration and attestation]
Animated character: There it is, you have completed the application form!
[The animated character wearing eyeglasses smiles and gives a thumbs up]
Animated character: Now, it is time to complete the budget by providing information on expenses and revenues.
[The animated character is speaking and the text "the budget" appears alongside.]
Animated character: Make sure to provide the same information in the budget as you did in the application form to demonstrate the link between expenses and revenues, and your proposed activities.
[The animated character is working on a laptop and the following text appears: Provide the same information in the budget as you did in the application form.]
[The animated character is looking at its computer screen and the word budget appears on the computer screen.]
Animated character: Present a balanced budget, where total revenues are equal to total expenses, for both cash and in-kind.
[The animated character stands before a chalkboard. The animated character proceeds to underline "Present a balanced budget" and circles total revenues and total expenses.]
Animated character: Detail your salaries by specifying hourly rates and the number of hours dedicated to the task.
[The animated character, wearing a sun visor is using a calculator beside a stack of documents. The following text appears besides the character: Detail your salaries, hourly rates, number of hours.]
Animated character: Remember: a complete application package includes answers to all questions on the application form, supporting documents such as letters of support when requested, organizational documents, your authorized signatures, the checklist, and a balanced budget.
[The animated character is holding a triangular yellow warning sign with an exclamation mark inside.]
[An image displays a blue file with a yellow triangular warning sign in the upper left corner. Successively, the following bullets appear, each marked with a check: answers to all questions, supporting documents, organizational documents, authorized signatures, checklist, balanced budget.]
Animated character: If you have any additional questions, please contact the program before submitting your application.
[The animated character is holding a triangular yellow warning sign with an exclamation mark inside.]
Animated character: You are ready to send your application package!
Animated character: Send it to the email address indicated on the program website.
[The animated character clicks the "send" button on the laptop.]
Animated character: Avoid submitting your application package at the last minute and risk missing the deadline due to technical difficulties.
[The animated character is busy working on a laptop, with a clock and a calendar in the background.]
Animated character: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding.
[The animated character with headphones speaks and a calendar unrolls behind him.]
Animated character: You should receive an official acknowledgment letter within two weeks of submitting your application. Always keep a copy of your application email and the acknowledgment letter for future reference.
[The animated character is busy working on his laptop when an email confirmation appears on the screen as well as a letter of acknowledgment.]
Animated character: If you do not receive this official acknowledgment letter within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please contact the Program as soon as possible.
[The animated character with headphones is speaking.]
Animated character: We wish you great success in your funding application!
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