HTML version of the form: Targeted Engagement Grant Application Form

Please consult the Targeted Engagement Grants Application Guide before filling out this form.

Enter the required information directly into this form. Due to high number of applications, we will only review the responses that are complete and within the parameters outlined in this form, including word/character limit, where applicable.

Questions and completed applications should be sent to: MINDS@forces.gc.ca.

1. General information

A. Project title

B. Applicant requesting grant

• Name(s) of Project Lead:
• Organization (if applicable):
• Business Number or GST Number:
• Email addresses:
• Mailing address:
• Website (if applicable):
• Are you employed by the Government of Canada? Yes No
  If Yes, you are not eligible to receive funding from this program, with the exception of CAF Class A Reservists.
• Are you currently a member of a MINDS Collaborative Network? Yes No
  If Yes, please indicate your Network affiliation

C. Amount requested
($50,000 CAD Maximum)

D. Project Location (if virtual, please specify)

• Location
• Date (yyyy-mm-dd)

E. Project Overview
Provide a summary of your project, including any relevant milestones. Agendas, conference or events programs and schedules may be provided as annexes to this application (maximum 1750 characters).

F. Other Funding from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF)
Do you or does your organization already receive funding from DND/CAF? Did you or your organization receive such funding in the past? If Yes, please indicate when, from what Defence organization or mechanism, for which project, and the amount(s) received.

G. How did you find out about MINDS?
Please indicate how you found out about this funding opportunity (website, colleagues, word of mouth, etc.)

2. Project evaluation

A. Relevance (60% of total score)

Demonstrate the relevance of your project to Canadian security and defence:

Part 1

Please indicate which MINDS Policy Challenge(s) your project addresses (must include at least one Challenge). The Challenges can be found on the MINDS website.

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Part 2

In the box below, please explain how your project project (maximum 5050 characters):

• Aligns with and aims to address the MINDS Policy Challenge(s) indicated in Part 1, above;
• Responds to the need for relevant and timely advice and fosters greater collaboration between DND/CAF and defence and security experts, this includes how your project will engage/convey its results to DND/CAF;
• Fosters the next generation of experts and scholars; and
• Contributes to Canadians understanding of defence and security issues (e.g. through reports, publications or other means).

Part 3
In the box below, provide a list of project participants and/or speakers, even if this list is preliminary.

B. Diversity (20% of total score)

Describe how your project considers diversity and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+):

• Explain how your project includes diverse perspectives (beyond just multi-disciplinarity) into its design and delivery (research topic, team composition, engagement strategy, etc.);
• Describe what methods you will use to reduce unintended bias; and
• Explain how your project aligns with the federal objectives related to GBA+^{Footnote 1}.

For more information and support to complete this section, please consult Annex A in the Targeted Engagement Grant Application Guide.

C. Iinnovation and technology (20% of total score)

Describe how your project shows innovation or creativity and leverages technology:

Part 1

• Describe how your project shows innovation or creativity - either in the topic studied, in the unique value it will add in its field, in the way it plans to achieve its objectives or deliver or disseminate results, in developing interactions with the expert community or government entities or by any other means. (maximum 1750 characters).

Part 2

• Clearly explain how your project plans to leverage technology to achieve results and/or share your findings with the defence and security community and the Canadian public (data analytics, podcasts, website, social media, video, etc.) (maximum 1750 characters).

3. Financial information

Part 1 - Budget

• Explain precisely how the funding requested from MINDS will be used, indicating which expenditures will be covered, and providing a detailed explanation in the “Comments” column of how these expenditures were calculated (e.g. numbers of attendees and rates on which accommodation, travel and hospitality costs are based). Below is an example template.
• You may use a separate Word or Excel document and include it with your application submission.
• DND/CAF reserves the right to request receipts and/or other documentation to assess how funds are used.
• Please see the Application Guide and the text box below for information on eligible expenditures. Failure to provide a detailed budget consistent with the Treasury Board of Canada guidelines (see note below) may result in rejection of your application.

Part 2 – Additional Funding and Delivery

a) Explain your ability to successfully deliver this project on time and within budget (maximum 1750 characters).

b) Has your organization applied for or received funding from Government of Canada sources or any other sources for this project?
If so, please indicate the other sources and potential sources of funding and the status of your application(s). (maximum 1050 characters).

c) If only partial funding is granted by MINDS, what effect would this have on the project (maximum 1050 characters)?

4. Important information & signature

1. Please read the Application Guide and all information below, including and the Privacy Notice Statement before signing your application form. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
2. You will receive an acknowledgement email from MINDS upon receipt of your funding request. Application results will also be communicated via email.
3. If successful, you will be advised via email of the next steps required to obtain your funding. You will also receive a Grant Agreement which you will be required to sign and return to MINDS within two weeks of receipt before funding can be released.
4. Successful applicants will also be expected to submit a report (details on what must be provided can be found in the Application Guide) within 60 days of the project’s completion.
5. Projects are expected to be completed as outlined in the original application within one year of the receipt of funds. Recipients must inform MINDS of any delays or changes to the date(s) of the project and/or submission of the final report. Any unspent funds must be returned to DND by cheque payable to the Receiver General of Canada.
6. If, as part of the project, you intend to conduct social science research, including interviews or surveys with any and all persons employed by or affiliated with DND/CAF, you are required to contact the Social Science Research Review Board (SSRRB) before you begin. Further details can be found in the Application Guide or by contacting SSRRB-CERSS@forces.gc.ca.

Privacy Notice Statement

DND will comply with the federal Access to Information Act and Privacy Act with respect to applications received. By submitting personal information, an applicant is consenting to its collection, use and disclosure in accordance with the following Privacy Notice Statement, which explains how the applicant's information will be managed.

Applicants shall note that, for all agreements, information related to the funding agreement (amount, grant or contribution, name of the recipient and project location) will be made available to the public on the National Defence website.

I certify that:

• I have read and understood all the elements of this application form.
• I have read the relevant information provided for grant applicants regarding eligibility and funding conditions, and confirm the proposed project(s) meet the eligibility criteria.
• All budgeted items for this project are eligible expenses, and no budget items have already received funding from DND/CAF or the Government of Canada (e.g. funding under a contribution agreement for a collaborative network).
• I accept that DND/CAF reserves the right to use whatever assessment process and selection criteria they deem necessary to evaluate this and other applications for grant funding.

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

Signature of applicant:

Thank you for your application.