Application Package

Follow the steps outlined below to complete your application for funding through one of Western Economic Diversification Canada's programs.

Before Submitting a Proposal

Before submitting a proposal, or for additional information on the WD Programs, please contact the WD office nearest you to have a preliminary discussion, or call us at 1 888 338 -WEST (9378).

Preparing Your Proposal

Funding Request Summary form:  HTML | PDF (74kb)

A signed Funding Request Summary form must accompany every proposal. Print, complete, sign and submit the form, along with your proposal by fax or mail to the WD Office nearest you. We will also accept a PDF version of the signed Funding Request Summary form and proposal by email.

In addition, you will be required to submit, at minimum, a 1-2 page summary of the project for consideration.

• Description of the project
• Key activities to be undertaken
• Objectives of the project and benefits to be derived
• Key partners and other potential sources of funding
• Any revenue to be generated by the project
• Project Timeline

A WD Officer will acknowledge your submission within 12 working days of receipt of submissions.

Review and Approval of your Proposal

If the project fits with WD priorities, a more detailed proposal would be required and should include the following elements:

• Recent financial statements for the organization,
• A description of the governance of the organization (if not previously provided),
• A detailed budget with expenses categorized as capital and non-capital, including explanations for budgeted amounts and how they were determined (demonstrating value for money),
• Key phases and milestones for the project,
• Details on how and when the success (outcomes) of the project will be measured,
• Potential risks to implementation, financing, and the physical environment* along with mitigation strategies. 

Note: Review and approval process for detailed submissions may take up to 90 calendar days from receipt of submission.

* Projects involving physical works may be subject to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Questions

For additional information on WD Programs, please contact the WD office nearest you or call us at 1 888 338 -WEST (9378).