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Expression of Interest

An Expression of Interest is the first step in a transparent process that the Impact and Innovation Unit (IIU) uses to assess alignment with the goals and outcomes of the Impact Canada Initiative.

The IIU accepts Expressions of Interest from Canadian Federal Departments. Those that would like to work with the IIU are invited to submit an Expression of Interest through the following process:

Instructions

Describe your proposed concept using the Expression of Interest template included in this document.
Be as concise as possible with your responses as each question has a maximum word count.
Answer all questions as best you can. Incomplete answers do not result in a rejection of the project or initiative.

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Contact Name (include title):

Date:

Email Address:

Phone number:

Department:

1. Are you considering:

A project that would be funded from an existing program envelope with existing program authorities

A proposed initiative/program that would require a new source of funds and new program authorities

Other, please specify below (i.e., improving a government service) (Maximum - 100 words):

2. Indicate the department(s) responsible for the project/initiative (Maximum - 250 words):

3. For a project with existing program authorities, describe the policy/program area, including the following information: (Maximum - 250 words):

Policy/program mandate
Any policy or legislative authorities and/or program Terms and Conditions

4. Describe the issue you are seeking to address, including the following information (Maximum - 500 words):

Evidence and/or data to demonstrate that this is an issue
If the issue has been recognized as a Government of Canada/Ministerial priority (e.g., Mandate Letter, Speech from the Throne, Budget)
How the use of an innovative funding approach would help address the issue

5. Describe the project/initiative, including the following information (Maximum - 500 words):

Highest level of management support (e.g., Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister)
Origin of the project/initiative (e.g., departmental, funding proposal from an external source, other)
Evidence, data and/or underlying theories used to help design the project/initiative
Stage of development: a) idea, b) in development, c) ready to implement

6. Describe the outcomes that the project/initiative is seeking to achieve, including how they could be measured. (Maximum - 250 words):

7. Where do you think you would need IIU advice/support? (Check all that apply)

Innovative funding (e.g., challenge/prize, pay-for-results, social impact bond, micro-funding)

Multi-stakeholder partnerships

Impact measurement

Behavioural insights

8. Describe the team responsible for the project/initiative, including the following information (In answering this question, take care to not list the names of specific individuals) (Maximum - 250 words):

Project/initiative lead
Number of staff working on the project/initiative
Corporate services representatives (e.g., Chief Financial Office, legal, evaluation, communications)
Department’s level of comfort and experience in working on innovative outcomes-based projects and funding approaches

9. Indicate any potential partners (within government or external) involved in the project/initiative (if applicable) (Maximum - 250 words):

10. If known, indicate the anticipated budget for the project/initiative, including the following information (Maximum - 250 words):

All potential sources of funds (e.g., departmental, other government, non-governmental)

11. Indicate the anticipated duration of the project/initiative (in months) (Maximum - 250 words):

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