Improving your application

Here are some tips from our advisors and past recipients:

• Write short, clear paragraphs.
  • This is especially true for the Project Description and Expected Results.
  • Avoid repetition.
• Ensure your application responds to the project assessment criteria.
• In order to evaluate results, it is important to describe planned activities clearly, specifying measurable outcomes, and to maintain consistency and coherence in the measurements used in the various reports.
• Make sure the dollars and dates match in your budget and timeline forms.
• Participate in our information sessions.
• If you’re planning a digitization project, refer to our Digitization project checklist.
  • Consult the LAC Guidelines on file formats for transferring information resources of enduring value.
• Reach out to past recipients for advice.
  • Past funding recipients play a leadership role in the documentary heritage community. We value collaboration and partnerships with these organizations.
• Look for opportunities to collaborate.
• Join the DHCP group on GCcollab by sending an email to: contributions@bac-lac.gc.ca
  • Connect with former recipients and other applicants
  • Take part in a discussion forum
  • Access technical resources

Contact our team for additional advice and guidance. We are here to support you.

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