Detailed Application

Once you have met the initial application requirements, you will receive an email notification that the Detailed Application is available to complete on the FedNor Portal. To retrieve the Detailed application, from the FedNor Portal landing page, select "Applications" and then "Manage my applications" in the left-hand navigation panel. Click on the "Detailed Application" link under your project to open the Application.

Note that some sections of the Detailed application carry forward information saved in the Initial Application.

• Organization
• Profile
• Contact
• Project
• Management
• Economic Benefits
• Costs and funding
• Attachments
• Review
• Certification
• Confirmation

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Organization

Organization information

This section carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate.

For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Organization section.

Profile

About the organization

This section carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate.

For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Profile section.

Contact

Primary contact

This section carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate.

For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Contact section.

Project

Project

• *Project title (max. 250 characters): This field carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate. For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Project section.

Primary location of the project

• *Primary location: This field carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information if appropriate. For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Project section.

Project information

• *Estimated project start date (yyyy-mm-dd): This field carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate.

  Consider the time that has passed since the Initial Application was submitted, and the time it will take for the Detailed Proposal to be submitted. If the project will not move forward without FedNor support, it is recommended that you select a date at least four months into the future to allow time for completion of due diligence and decision-making in line with FedNor's service standards.

  For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Project section.

• *Estimated completion date (yyyy-mm-dd): This field carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate.

  Note: Consider the time that has passed since the Initial Application was submitted, and the time it will take for the Detailed Proposal to be submitted.

  For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Project section.

  *Review and update (if required) the detailed description of the project (max. 2,000 characters): This field carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate. For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Project section.

• *Provide a detailed description of the project timeline. Identify the key project milestones and describe the timelines associated with each. If applicable, consider the time required for procurement/hiring, acquiring permits, and/or any seasonal implications (max. 2,000 characters). Identify each step required to undertake your project and time it will take to complete it. Be conservative with your estimates.

• *Provide the purpose, goals and/or impact of the project on the organization or community/region (max. 2,000 characters). Describe the objective(s) of the project, what it is intended to achieve, and how it would benefit the organization, other stakeholders, and/or the community/region.

• *Describe how the project was identified, and, if applicable, how it links to the organization's strategic/business plan (max. 1,000 characters). Explain how the need for the project was identified. Describe the importance the organization places on the project and demonstrate that priority by linking to the organization's strategic/business plan, if possible.

• *Describe how this project will compete with local or regional organizations or businesses that are providing a similar activity, service or product (max. 1,000 characters). If there are any similar, overlapping, or complementary activities/services/products offered by regional organizations/businesses (including those beyond your immediate area), identify the competitors, and compare and contrast their activities/services/products to those your organization proposes to offer.

• Please select the target group(s), if any, that will be directly impacted by your project. Using the drop-down list, select the equity-deserving groups that are the primary target(s) of the project impacts/benefits. Do not identify groups that would be impacted indirectly or incidentally as part of the general public.

  The equity-deserving groups are:

  • 2SLGBTQI+: Includes persons who identify as belonging to the following communities: Two-Spirit; Lesbian; Gay; Bisexual; Transgender; Queer; Intersex; and/or a person who identifies as part of sexual and gender diverse communities who use additional terminologies.
  • Francophone: Includes persons who identify as Francophone, the official language minority community in Northern Ontario.
  • Indigenous Peoples – First Nations; Métis; Inuit: Includes persons who identify with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. This includes those who identify as First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and/or Inuk (Inuit).
  • Newcomers to Canada and immigrants: Includes persons who identify as being newcomers to Canada or immigrants. This includes persons who are, or have been, landed immigrants or permanent residents, who have been granted the right to reside in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship through naturalization are included in this group. Newcomers are considered recent landed immigrants who arrived in Canada within the last five years.
  • Persons with disabilities: Includes persons who identify as having a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric, or learning impairment and a) consider themselves to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment, or b) believe that an employer or potential employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment. This also includes persons whose functional limitations owing to their impairment may have been accommodated in situations of employment.
  • Racialized communities: Includes persons, other than Indigenous Peoples, who identify as being non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour (e.g., South Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean, Japanese). Racialized groups are those that have been socially constructed as races (based on characteristics such as ethnicity, language, economics, religion, culture, politics). These can include: North American origins; European origins; Caribbean origins; Latin, Central, and South American origins; African origins; Asian origins; Oceanian origins; and/or other ethnic and cultural origins. Note: for the purposes of internal tagging, 'racialized communities' does not include Black Canadians as these groups have independent tags.
  • Racialized communities – Black communities: Includes persons who identify as being members of the Black community.
  • Women: Includes persons who identify with the female gender.
  • Youth and young adults: Includes persons being between the ages of 15 and 30.

• Please explain how your project will impact the group(s) that you selected (max. 1,000 characters). If you selected any groups from the equity-deserving list, describe how the project will affect individuals who are members of that group specifically. If your project does not target benefits/outcomes towards any group in particular (e.g., if the project benefits/outcomes are targeted to the general public, so members of the listed group would equally be impacted), leave this field blank.

• If applicable, identify any legislative or regulatory requirements that you must comply with to proceed with this project and how they can affect the timing and budget of your project. These may include federal or provincial regulations and municipal bylaws, resource stewardship agreements, etc. (max. 500 characters). Describe any legal requirements for the project, such as permits, licensing, etc. Specify the issuing party, any costs associated with the requirement, and the expected timeline to secure the requirement.

Management

Management

• *Describe the qualifications and related experience of the key individuals that will be responsible for managing and implementing the project (max. 1,000 characters). Identify who will be undertaking the project, their title(s), qualifications, and relevant experience. Consider all the elements of the project – oversight, implementation, financial responsibilities, administration, etc.
• If there will be a steering or advisory committee/board, describe its role and provide a list of members (max. 1,000 characters). The active participation of external subject matter experts or community and/or stakeholder representatives can contribute to a project's success. If applicable, highlight the roles/responsibilities of the group, the members, and their individual roles/qualifications. If there is no steering or advisory committee/board, leave this field blank.
• If the project is being carried out on behalf of a larger group, list the project partners and describe their contributions to the project (max. 1,000 characters). Specify which other organizations are involved in the project and how they are involved. Identify if they are contributing to the project financially or in-kind, if they are providing expertise, if they are participating in delivering the project, or in what other way they are involved. If the project is not being carried out on behalf of a larger group, leave this field blank.
• *Will consultant(s) and/or employees be contracted/hired as part of the project? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether the project involves directly hiring or contracting consultants (third parties who provide expertise on a particular topic) and/or hiring employees (individuals who would be paid through salary/wages and benefits).
• If yes, briefly outline the hiring/selection process (max. 500 characters). Describe how the opportunity will be communicated to potential applicants and what steps would be used to assess candidates in a fair and transparent manner. Note that employees must be located in Northern Ontario for costs to be eligible for FedNor support.
• *Will any other procurement (purchase of goods and/or services) be carried out as part of the project? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether the purchase of goods and/or services will be required to undertake the project.
• If procurement will be carried out as part of the project, briefly outline the procurement process (max. 500 characters). Describe your organization's procurement process and what steps you take to ensure good value for money. Note that FedNor cannot support any costs incurred at greater than fair market value, and that organizations are required to follow their own procurement policies, as well as undertake a call for tenders/bids/quotes for any purchase or rental of goods exceeding $100,000 and for any services exceeding $50,000.
• Identify individuals and/or organizations that have been consulted regarding the project and describe the outcomes of the consultations (max. 500 characters). If you have discussed the proposed project with any other entities, identify which entities and the results of the consultation. Consultation can be used to help demonstrate the need for the project by project stakeholders, the viability of the project according to experts/informed parties, or to tailor the project to avoid overlapping/duplication of efforts. Also identify if there has been consultation with other funders and the outcome of the consultation.

Economic benefits

Economic benefits – Between the project start date and end date

Employment

• *Will employees be hired directly by your organization as part of the project? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether employees will be directly hired as part of the project.

  If the answer is yes, complete the table to the best of your knowledge to calculate the full-time equivalent (FTE) of the job created. Use the "Add New Row" button to add more fields as needed.

  

  To complete the table:

  • Job title/role: Provide the job title for the job that is expected to be hired by your organization(e.g., Economic Development Officer, Labourer, Project Coordinator). Add rows to list additional jobs.
  • Number of positions: Provide the number of positions that are expected to be filled for each job title/role (e.g., a project may create one Economic Development Officer position, five Labourer positions, two Project Coordinator positions).
  • Anticipated number of hours worked per week: Provide the number of hours per week that this position is expected to work directly on project activities.
  • Anticipated number of weeks worked during the project: Provided the number of weeks that this  position(s) is expected to work on the project.
  • Anticipated annual salary (per employee) ($): Provide  the annual salary the position is expected to earn, to the nearest dollar.

• *Would the project create any additional jobs between the project start and end dates? Additional jobs created refers to a job that did not exist prior to the project but would be created as a direct result of the project activities. This does not include direct hires by your organization. It does include jobs such as construction and/or other jobs created as a direct result of the project activities. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether jobs will be created as part of the project.

  If the answer is yes, complete the table to the best of your knowledge to calculate the full-time equivalent (FTE) of the job(s) created. Use the "Add New Row" button to add more fields as needed.

  

  To complete the table:

  • Job title/role: Provide the job title for  the job that is expected to be created as a direct result of the project (e.g., Economic Development Officer, Labourer, Project Coordinator). Add rows to list additional jobs.
  • Number of positions: Provide the number of positions that are expected to be created for each job title/role (e.g., a project may create one Economic Development Officer position, five Labourer positions, two Project Coordinator positions).
  • Anticipated number of hours worked per week: Provide the number of hours per week that this position(s) will work directly on project activities.
  • Anticipated number of weeks worked during the project: Provide the number of weeks that this position(s) is expected to work between the on the project.

• *Would the project save or maintain any jobs between the project start and end dates? A job saved or maintained refers to an existing job that would be lost without FedNor assistance. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether jobs would be maintained as part of the project.

  If the answer is yes, complete the table to the best of your knowledge to calculate the full-time equivalent (FTE) of the job(s) maintained. Use the "Add New Row" button to add more fields as needed.

  

  To complete the table:

  • Job title/role: Provide the title for the job that is expected to be maintained as a direct result of the project (e.g., Economic Development Officer, Labourer, Project Coordinator). Add rows to list additional jobs.
  • Number of positions: Provide the number of positions that are expected to be maintained for each job title/role (e.g., a project may maintain one Economic Development Officer position, five Labourer positions, two Project Coordinator positions).
  • Anticipated number of hours worked per week: Provide the number of hours per week that this position(s) will work directly on project activities.
  • Anticipated number of weeks worked during the project: Provide the number of weeks that this  position(s) is expected to work on the project.

Business

• *Would the project create any new businesses between the project start date and end date? Businesses created are new businesses or start-ups that were not in existence prior to the project. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any new businesses would be created or started during the project period as a result of the project. New businesses could include sole proprietorships, partnerships, or incorporated entities.
• If yes, please provide the number of businesses that would be created. Using whole numbers, identify how many businesses would be started. Count each legal entity individually.
• *Would the project save or maintain any businesses between the project start date and end date? Businesses saved or maintained are existing business that would be lost without FedNor assistance. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any businesses would avoid closure during the project period as a result of the project.
• If yes, please provide the number of businesses that would be saved or maintained. Using whole numbers, identify how many businesses or organizations would avoid closure. Count each legal entity individually.
• *Would the project result in the expansion or modernization of any businesses between the project start date and end date? Businesses expanded or modernized are existing businesses that would experience an increase in sales, revenues, productivity, market share, competitiveness, and/or efficiencies. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any businesses would be expanded or modernized during the project period as a result of the project.
• If yes, please provide the number of businesses that would be expanded or modernized. Using whole numbers, identify how many businesses would be expanded or modernized. Count each business only once (i.e., do not count the same business as both expanded and modernized).

Physical community or regional assets

• *Would any physical community or regional assets be developed, modernized or expanded between the project start date and end date? These include physical characteristics or amenities of a community or region essential for economic development (e.g., industrial park, waterfront development, downtown revitalization). Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any physical assets would be developed, modernized, or expanded as a direct outcome of the project.
• If yes, please provide a list and provide details for the physical community or regional assets to be developed, modernized or expanded (max. 1,000 characters). Identify which community or regional assets would be developed, modernized, or expanded and describe the work to be done to them.

Studies or plans

• *Would any studies or plans be developed as a direct result of the project? Examples of studies or plans could include a feasibility study, business plan, market study, environmental assessment or management plan. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any studies or plans would be developed as a direct outcome of the project. These may be public-facing or internal documents.
• If yes, please provide the number of studies or plans to be developed. Using whole numbers, identify how many studies or plans would be developed. Count each stand-alone document.
• List the studies or plans that would be developed (max. 500 characters). Provide a list of the titles and/or description of the documents developed.

Innovation

• *Would products, processes, services or technologies be improved, developed, acquired, adapted or commercialized as a direct result of the project activities between the project start date and end date? This may include innovative changes in processes, equipment and/or software, or improvements that lead to efficiencies and/or increases in the net worth of a product or service. Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether your project would directly result in a product, process, service, or technology being improved, developed, acquired, adapted or commercialized. Consider whether your project involves innovation and/or productivity enhancements.
• If yes, list and briefly describe each product, process, service or technology and how it would be improved, developed, acquired, adapted and/or commercialized (max. 2,000 characters). Identify each applicable product, process, service, or technology and describe the project's activities as it pertains to them.
• *Would new patents, licenses or copyrights be filed between the project start date and end date? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any intellectual property protections will be filed between the project start and end dates.
• If yes, list and briefly describe each patent, license or copyright and address how they fit into your organization's intellectual property strategy/approach (max. 2,000 characters). Identify each item of intellectual property being protected and the type of legal protection for which you will be applying. Also provide detail on how any new intellectual property (IP) would fit into your organization's intellectual property strategy/approach. For your reference, intellectual property is defined as an "intangible creation of the mind that can be legally protected". Legal protection includes several core categories: patents (protects your invention from outright thievery), trademarks (adopting a trademark as a brand name keeps it, and its reputation, all yours), copyrights (holding copyright protects your artistic expression from copying) and industrial rights (registering an industrial design protects the non-functional design features of a product). Two other categories of rights are relevant to an IP strategy: trade secrets (keeping a formula or manufacturing process confidential safeguards it against imitators) and contractual rights (licensing the right to use someone else's invention). Unlike the rights described above, these can only be enforced against people with whom you have a contractual relationship. For tools and resources related to IP for businesses, review: Manage and commercialize your intellectual property.
• *Will your project include any clean technology processes, products or services that would result in improved environmental impacts of your organization (e.g., those that prevent, reduce or eliminate pollution or degradation of the environment; result in the more efficient use of natural resources; use significantly less energy or are less resource intensive than the industry standard)? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether the project involves the development or adoption of any clean or green technologies that would result in reduced environmental impacts.
• If yes, please provide details on the measurable impacts (e.g., reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, dollar value of clean technology, etc.) (max. 1,000 characters). Identify and describe each clean technology. Describe the measurable impacts of the technology's benefit to the environment.
• * Will your project include the productization or commercialization of a new technology? Using the Yes/No indicators, indicate whether your project would directly result in a product, or technology being developed or commercialized. If yes, complete the following questions:
  • Provide a technical description of your technology. This description should clearly describe the functions, key specifications, and outputs that best represent your technology (max. 1000 characters). Responses should address the technical specifications of your proposed product/service/process highlighting, if appropriate, key specifications that distinguish your technology from existing ones.
  • Describe the technology resources (e.g. equipment, external contractors, partnerships, etc.) that are in place to complete the project (max. 1000 characters) Provide information on the technology resources that are currently in place in order to successfully complete the project. If additional resources are required, describe them and your plan for securing these resources (acquisition, partnerships, external contractors, etc.).
  • Identify the appropriate technology readiness level (TRL) for your proposed innovation.
    • TRL 9. Actual technology proven through successful operations.
      At this level there is actual application of the technology in its final form and under real-life conditions, such as those encountered in operational testing and evaluations.
    • TRL 8. Actual technology completed and qualified through testing and demonstration.
      At this level the technology has been proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions.
    • TRL 7. Prototype ready (form, fit and function) for demonstration in an appropriate operational environment.
      At this level the prototype should be at planned operational level and is ready for demonstration of an actual prototype in an operational environment.

    For more information and guidance on Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) you can review and use the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Assessment Tool .

  • • Demonstrate that the proposed innovation is at TRL 7 or higher by describing the testing conducted to date, test environment; and past and present technical challenges (max. 2000 characters). Your response should include: a description of the operational environment(s) in which the prototype has been tested; or evidence that a prototype of the proposed innovation is ready for testing in an operational environment at the time of application submission; technical challenges that arose and were overcome; and technical challenges remaining to be addressed in order to reach commercialization. The responses should be comprehensive and address, at minimum, the various elements outlined in the questions.
  • What further development, technical activities, or other resources/partnerships are required to bring the technology to market? (max. 1000 characters)

    From a technical perspective, describe the remaining challenges and/or R&D activities to be completed prior to being market ready. Describe your plan for addressing these outstanding items including technical resources (in- house or to be hired), partnerships/licensing strategies (private sector, universities, research centres, etc.), facilities (equipment, laboratory etc.), estimated level of effort and timeline.

    With reference to your project plan, please provide information on the technology resources that are currently in place in order to successfully complete the project. If additional resources are required, describe them and your plan for securing these resources (acquisitions, partnerships, external contractors, etc.).

  • Describe all quality control procedures and production standards that are in place. Describe how you will manage parts, inventory and the overall integrated system, as applicable. (max. 4000 characters)
    A description of activities and planning that have been carried in anticipation of full-scale commercial production should be detailed. Provide details on additional activities and planning that would be required before commercial production could begin. If production partnerships are in place or will be required or if outsourced production will be used, this should be described as appropriate.
  •  Detail the competitive advantages and level of advancement over existing technologies/ operating conditions. Include the following:
    • improvements (minor or major) over existing technologies/ operating conditions or substitutes using direct comparison; and
    • how the proposed innovation will create competitive advantages in existing market niches or market spaces. (max. 2000 characters)

    The responses should be comprehensive and address, at minimum, the various elements outlined in the questions. Where appropriate, name existing technologies as well as competitors.

  • Identify any risks associated with bringing the technology to market, including any technical barriers to implementation, while also taking into account any regulatory or legislative requirements. If the project is related to artificial intelligence, address the responsible and ethical use of AI, Bill-C-27 Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), data governance and cybersecurity.  Describe your plan to mitigate these risks? (max. 2000 characters)  
    The described risks may be short or long term, and in addition to their applicability to market entry, can also include in-market risks related to maintaining market position and market share. Ifdirectly related to technology issues for development and/or implementation, risk associated with commercialization activities, market risks, financial risks and competition risks can be referenced. If there are outstanding certifications, licences, and approvals that could present a barrier to market entry, these should be detailed, along with the nature and degree of any related technical issues that need to be addressed. The mitigation strategy for each of the described risks and any residual risk should be described. For projects involving artificial intelligence (AI), attention to responsible and ethical use of AI, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, as well as addressing the management of data), data governance and cybersecurity, should be described.

Events

• *Would your organization be hosting one or more events as a result of project activities between the project start date and end date? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether any events would be hosted as a direct result of the project. Include workshops, seminars, conferences, public training sessions, community consultations, networking events, etc.
• If yes, please describe each event and the number of estimated participants that would attend each event (max. 1,000 characters). For each event planned, identify: the name/title of the event; its purpose; who would likely attend (i.e., target audience); and how many attendees would be expected.

Short- and medium-term outcomes

• *Is the project expected to generate additional economic benefits within two years of completion of the project? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether the project would result in continued economic benefits up to two years after the project end date.
• If yes, please describe the economic benefits to Northern Ontario. (max. 2,000 characters). Identify the benefits that the project would continue to deliver up to two years after the project end date. If possible, quantify the economic benefit.
• *Does your organization have appropriate processes to track, measure and evaluate the anticipated project outcomes? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether your organization has the capacity and established processes to track, measure and evaluate the economic benefits you have identified for the project.
• If yes, please describe mechanism to track, measure and evaluate the anticipated project outcomes (max. 2,000 characters). For each of the economic benefits you have identified, describe how your organization will track, measure, and evaluate the benefit.

Costs and Funding

Project costs

This section carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate. For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Costs and funding section.

Project funding sources

This section carries forward information saved during your Initial Application. Review and update this information, if appropriate. For more instructions on this section, see the Initial Application guidance on the Costs and funding section.

• *Describe how the project budget and cost estimates were determined (max. 1,000 characters). Identify how each component of the project budget was calculated, including whether quotes or requests for proposals (RFPs) were received. If using any internal resources or in-kind contributions, explain how the value of these contributions was fairly assessed.
• *Will project costs (or legal commitments) be incurred prior to project approval? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether your organization has already committed to (i.e., signed agreements, placed orders) or incurred any project costs, or plans to incur costs prior to project approval – estimated as at least four months into the future to allow time for due diligence and decision-making in line with FedNor's service standards.
• If yes, list the incurred or planned costs or legal commitments, the value of each and provide details related to timing. (max. 500 characters). Explain what costs have been incurred or are planned to be incurred, or what legal commitments have been made; include the value of each and when it was/would be incurred and explain why it is necessary to make this commitment prior to project approval.
• *Does your organization require funds in advance to start and implement the project? Using the Yes/No indicators, identify whether your organization would require funds in advance to carry out the project. In most circumstances, funds are provided on a reimbursement basis; however, advance payments can be considered with appropriate rationale.
• If advances are required, provide details. If you indicated 'Yes' to the previous question, explain why advance payments would be required to successfully complete the project. Note that requesting advance payments does not guarantee that your organization will receive advance payments if your project is approved.
• Explain any significant surpluses or deficits that appear in the last two years of your organization's financial statements (max. 500 characters). Provide context for any unusual occurrences, such as surpluses, deficits, or large losses, that appear in your organization's financial statements.

Attachments

On this page, you must upload documents to support your funding application.

Instructions on how to upload documents are provided in the Information box on the Attachments page. Use the "Add New Row" button to add more fields as needed to upload all supporting documents.

• Document type: Using the drop-down list, identify the types of documents provided to support your application.
• Description: For each upload, provide a brief description of the document.

Any required attachments are identified with a pre-populated entry in the table's "Document type" field. If the "Document type" is blank, then no attachments are required. Some templates are available to support these requirements; ensure to review the template section for options.

The following attachments are required to support every Detailed Proposal submission:

• Cost Forecast: Using the template provided, indicate the amount of spending during each month of the project (actual cash flow). It is recommended to be cautious in your spending estimates as many projects experience delays. To complete the template:
  • Across the top of the table in the MONTH and YEAR cells, identify the first 12 months of the project duration. Use fewer months if the project duration is less than one year. The first month should be consistent with your project's identified start date, even if in rare cases this date is earlier than the month you expect FedNor to provide a decision on the funding request. Be consistent with your previous answers regarding any costs being incurred prior to approval.
  • On the left side of the table in the PROJECT COST CATEGORY column, identify each cost category listed in your application's Costs and funding section (e.g., Salary and Benefits, Marketing and Promotion).
  • Use the body of the table to enter the amount forecasted to be spent per month per cost category. Costs in subsequent years can be entered in the columns beside the TOTAL YEAR 1 column as appropriate.
  • The TOTAL Forecasted and Claimed column on the right side of the table should match the costs identified in your application's Costs and funding section. Do not fill the grey cells.
• Financial Statements (2 years): Upload your organization's most recent and previous's year financial statements.  
• Forecasted Financials (three years beyond project end date): For private sector applicants only, provide forecasted financials for the three years following the completion of your project. Use the template provided or upload your own version.

Applicants are also encouraged to upload any other relevant supporting documents. Examples of other supporting documents include interim financial statements, business plans/strategic plans, work plans, requests for proposals (RFP), relevant internal policies, resumés, letters of support, floor plans, conceptual designs, etc.

Review

On this page, you will be presented with all the application information entered and given the opportunity to review prior to submission. If there are any validation errors, such as mandatory fields that were left blank, these will be identified in a red error box at the top of the page. Return to the appropriate page and update your information to move forward with your application.

Once you have reviewed and verified that the application is complete, select the "Confirmation" checkbox at the bottom of the page, then select "Next".

Certification

Read the certification section carefully to ensure that you are able to acknowledge and certify all of the statements on behalf of the applicant organization. Once you have fully reviewed the certification, select the three checkboxes stating that you:

• Acknowledge having read, understood, and agree with the above declaration;
• Certify that FedNor funding is required for the project to proceed, and;
• Agree that FedNor may make the enquiries it deems necessary to evaluate the application.

Once you have reviewed and checked the boxes, select the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page.

Confirmation

If your application was successfully submitted, you will be presented with a Confirmation page and an Application number. Select "Portal main menu" or "Print". Do note that the confirmation will be available under the "Manage my projects" section of the portal.