HTML version of the form: Young MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants Application Form

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

This grant is intended to support undergraduate and master’s students interested in defence and security. For the purpose of this application, and in alignment with Statistics Canada’s definition, youth are those aged 15 to 34.

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 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

C. Amount Requested ($10,000 CAD maximum)

D. Project Location and Date (if virtual, please specify)

E. Sponsor

Do you have a sponsor (e.g. professional academic, recognized expert)? 

Sponsor Information

F. Project Overview
Provide a summary of your project, including any relevant milestones (maximum 1750 characters).

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:

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, fosters, and leverages diversity and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) (maximum 3425 characters):

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

C. Innovation and Leveraging Technology (20% of total score)

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

Part 1

Part 2

3. Financial information

Part 1 - Budget

Cost Area Cost Source of Funding Comments
Travel
X Flights $X,XXX.XX MINDS Speakers only
Event
Catering for X persons $XXX.XX Other (specify)  
Communication
Printing X pamphlets $XXX.XX MINDS Publicity
Others
1 Research Assistant $XXX.XX MINDS X hours @ $XX.XX per hour
Total $XXXXX.XX    

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)?

Read this carefully

Eligible expenditures include: research costs (subscriptions, travel and accommodation, etc.); conference/seminar costs (room rental, audiovisual rental, interpretation, materials, travel and accommodation); non-administrative salary costs (research assistants); publications (provided proper credit is given); translation costs; administrative/support salary costs, including benefits; advertising/promotional material for funded activities; and, licensing and other fees.

MINDS accords higher importance to costs that directly support the generation of ideas. As a publicly funded program, applicants are encouraged to carefully assess the amount and relative ratio of funding allocated to hospitality. MINDS will only fund hospitality costs - including per diems, hotel expenses and meals - up to the maximum allowed under the Government of Canada guidelines provided by the National Joint Council.

Funding cannot be used to offset expenses related to insurance, interest charges, professional services (including audits), utilities, amortization, rent, office overhead (including stationery costs), institutional overhead, capital assets, honoraria, prizes/rewards/accolades, to purchase alcohol, or for purposes other than those stated in the proposal.

4.  Important information and 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.

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Signature of applicant:

Thank you for your application.

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