Western Diversification Program - Call for Proposals

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Western Diversification Program - Call for Proposals

The Western Diversification Program (WDP) is the main program through which Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) makes strategic investments in initiatives with not-for-profit organizations that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada.

Eligible activities

Contributions will be made to projects that support the development and diversification of the western Canadian economy, and activities where economic and/or employment benefits accrue primarily within Western Canada.

Applications received under the WDP-CFP process must directly support one (or more) of the following WD Strategic Priorities:

  • Clean technology; and/or
  • Indigenous economic growth (IEG).

Funded projects

Strong projects will demonstrate:

  • A clear alignment to one or more of WD’s priorities (listed above);
  • Strong market/industry demand (e.g., the project addresses a significant gap in the market, there is a demonstrated industry demand for the project or there is demonstrated labour/skills shortages);
  • Clear, measurable economic results for Western Canada;
  • Effective governance measures and management team in place to carry out the project;
  • A strong rationale for the project;
  • Financial statements that demonstrate the organization is financially self-sustaining;
  • Leveraged funding from provincial governments, the private sector, and other non-government sources (typically 50 percent or more); and,
  • Non-WD funding is confirmed. Funding will only be considered confirmed with proof of confirmed funding.

Preference will be given to projects that focus on or include one or more of the following elements:

  • Include industry participation and/or support (can be in the form of written support or confirmed funding from industry sources);
  • Support clean technology initiatives identified by industry sectors as a priority; and,
  • IEG applications submitted by Indigenous organizations or those with Indigenous partners.

 

The next WDP-CFP intake will open on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, and close on Thursday, February 23, 2017.

The WDP portal will close
at the following time on February 23, 2017.ProvinceBritish
ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewanManitobaLocal Time1:00pm2:00pm3:00pm3:00pm

 

For more information, please click on the following WD link: http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/301.asp or contact the Office of Research and Innovation Services.

 


Contact:

Gillian Laird | gillian.laird@uleth.ca | (403) 329-2101