Economic Diversification Grant (Stream 2)
Application Guide
Aboriginal Economic Development Fund
Economic Diversification Grant (Stream 2) Application Guide
Contents
1. Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................................ 1
2. Overview ........................................................................................................................... 2
3. Stream Requirements ........................................................................................................ 3
4. Proposal Requirements ...................................................................................................... 9
5. About the Application Form ............................................................................................. 11
1. Purpose and Scope
This guide provides information on the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund (AEDF)’s Economic
Diversification Grant (‘Stream 2’) for applicants and funding recipients.
This guide is effective as of October 7, 2014 and shall be valid until March 31, 2017. Updates to this
guide may be released during this period and will be made available on
www.ontario.ca/aboriginaleconomy. Any updates will be communicated in writing within three (3)
business days to funding recipients.
This guide should be used in combination with the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund Handbook,
which sets out standard AEDF application, selection and approval processes. It also describes the project
management requirements of the AEDF. This guide provides information specific for Stream 2, including
eligibility criteria and eligible expenses.
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2. Overview
A funding stream of the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund (AEDF), the Economic Diversification
Grant (‘Stream 2’) is designed to promote economic activity in multiple new and emerging sectors.
2.1 About the Economic Diversification Grant
Economic Diversification Grants promote the development of economic diversification strategies to help
communities broaden their economic base and identify new or emerging areas of economic
opportunity. Grants also facilitate the implementation of economic development and diversification
strategies by supporting forward-looking planning that identifies high-potential economic opportunities
within a wide range of sectors. Grants also support feasibility studies and project funding for initiatives
that contribute to economic diversification as well as employment, business and/or training
opportunities. Diversification may include new activity in a viable economic sector or the diversification
of skills and business activities across multiple sectors.
The objectives of the Economic Diversification Grant are:
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Enhanced communities’ ability to diversify their economies and explore opportunities in sectors
where there is a high potential for success (e.g., employment, training and business
opportunities).
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Improved long-term planning at a community-level, including supporting evidence-based
reviews of identified priorities and projects for economic diversification.
2.2 Submitting an Application
All applications for funding must be made through Grants Ontario. Before applying to the AEDF,
applicants must create a ONe-key account and register for a Grants Ontario log-in and password. You
will not be able to access Grants Ontario otherwise. Please visit www.grants.gov.on.ca and click on the
‘How to Apply’ link for information on how to get an account. You can also refer to the Grants Ontario
System Registration Guide for Applicants for instructions, which is also found on the Grants Ontario
website under ‘Grants Ontario Help’. Once you are registered and have access, the next step is to
complete an Aboriginal Economic Development Fund (AEDF) –Economic Diversification Grant application
through Grants Ontario.
2.3 Contact Information
Questions about the AEDF should be directed to [email protected] or by telephone at 416326-4740 and 1-866-381-5337, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Information
on the AEDF and the Economic Diversification Grant is also found at
www.ontario.ca/aboriginaleconomy.
Technical questions regarding Grants Ontario may be directed to the Grants Ontario Customer Service
Line at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-325-6691 or 1-855-216-3090, Monday to
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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3. Stream Requirements
General requirements of the AEDF are provided in the AEDF Handbook, which should be reviewed prior
to submitting an application. Applications for the AEDF must be made to a specific funding stream and
projects must be delivered within the eligible criteria of individual streams. The following outlines details
on requirements for the Economic Diversification Grant.
3.1 Eligibility Requirements
An organization can apply for an Economic Diversification Grant if it is a:
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Political Territorial Organization (PTO) in Ontario.
Tribal Council in Ontario.
First Nation community in Ontario.
Métis community in Ontario.
organization recognized by the Province of Ontario.
All First Nation communities must submit Band Council Resolutions in support of an application. First
Nations or organizations applying on behalf of more than one community must provide a Band Council
Resolution in support of the application from each community represented on the Application.
Métis communities must provide a resolution or motion in support of an application. For applicants
applying on behalf of more than one community, a resolution or motion in support of an application
must be provided indicating the support of the communities represented in the application.
3.2 Funding Period
Projects are approved through a competitive review process. Applications may be submitted for singleor multi-year funding. The application schedule below outlines the dates when applications may be
accepted for each fiscal year:
Fiscal Year
Application’s Open
Application Deadline
2014-15
October 7, 2014
November 14, 2014
2015-16
February 2, 2015
March 6, 2015
2016-17
February 1, 2016
March 4, 2016
Any changes to the dates outlined above will be communicated on www.grants.gov.on.ca and
www.ontario.ca/aboriginaleconomy. Complete applications must be submitted through Grants Ontario
no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the application deadline date. The fiscal year begins on April 1
and ends on March 31 of the subsequent year.
3.3 Joint Proposals
Applications are permitted from two or more eligible applicants outlined in section 3.1. Section 3.3 of
the AEDF Handbook provides additional information on joint proposals.
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3.4 Maximum Available Funding
The maximum amount of funding for a project is $100,000 per year. A maximum of one Funding
Agreement per applicant per fiscal year is permitted. Joint applications are permitted to a maximum of
$250,000 per year, per project.
3.5 Funding Stream Criteria
To be eligible for funding, projects must relate to the development or implementation of an economic
development or diversification plan that considers activity in a broad range of sectors. All projects must
contribute to new economic activity in a new sector(s) where a community has not been active in the
past and/or an emerging sector(s) where there is high potential for new employment, training and/or
business opportunities. Projects must contribute to the diversification of local and/or regional
economies. Projects must also contribute to tangible benefits, including employment, training and
business opportunities for people in Ontario.
Grants may be used for the development of:
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Community or regional plans that contribute to economic diversification (i.e., economic activity
in a variety of sectors).
Community or regional employment or skills training strategies that focus on accredited training
and recognized qualifications that can be transferable between sectors or building skills in a
variety of sectors.
Sector-specific development plans that contribute to economic diversification.
Investment or marketing strategies to attract external investment and/or access to new markets
with the aim of diversifying economies.
Activities directly related to the implementation of an existing economic
development/diversification plan or strategy (e.g., feasibility studies, skills training).
Activities related to an existing or planned economic project (e.g., skills training or feasibility
studies for high-potential projects that support diversified economic activity and brings tangible
benefits to a community such as employment, training and/or business opportunities).
The development of leakage studies.
Examples of community initiatives that contribute
An assessment of community assets and
to economic diversification:
strengths with a forward-looking
 Career fairs promoting diverse job and training
opportunities in a variety of sectors.
assessment of local community
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On-reserve apprenticeship initiatives that
opportunities.
improve access to testing or placements
Community initiatives that promote
(apprenticeship-related projects must be
economic activity, including employment,
related to provincial-recognized qualifications
and trades recognized by the Ontario College
training and business opportunities, in a
of Trades).
variety of sectors.
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Internship or co-op placements in highpotential sectors.
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3.6 Demonstrated Need
Applicants must demonstrate clear need related to the lack of resources to successfully deliver
initiatives that will contribute to the objectives of the AEDF and this funding stream. Specifically,
applicants must demonstrate how a proposed project will not go forward and/or will not achieve its
desired outcomes without support from the AEDF. Additional information on demonstrating need is
provided in the AEDF Handbook.
Applicants should explore other relevant sources of funding prior to applying for an Economic
Diversification Grant, including private and public sector funders. A list of provincial supports is provided
in the AEDF Handbook. Applicants should provide information on other sources of funding from public
and private sources that have been or will be sought. Any other sources of funding for the proposed
project including match funding should be identified in the project budget.
3.7 Eligible Expenses
Costs that can be funded under the AEDF include:
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Costs related to staff salary and mandatory employee benefits related to delivering the project.
Costs related to activities aimed at building internal core capacity relating to economic
development and/or economic planning that contributes to economic diversification.
Costs related to development, implementation and/or updating of a process, plan or strategy
for internal community decision-making relating to economic development that contributes to
economic diversification.
Costs related to community engagement on an internal community economic development
process, plan or strategy that contributes to economic diversification.
Costs related to activities to build relationships and partnerships that support economic
development activities in a broad range of sectors.
Costs related to community outreach, for activities such as community meetings, presentations
and workshops related to the work plan.
The purchase (to a maximum of $5,000.00) of eligible office computer and equipment, software
updates, and equipment repairs, to support funded positions (unless additional equipment is
necessary to meet evolving demands of the program activities).
Travel and accommodation expenses for activities directly related to the work plan (see
Appendix D in the AEDF Handbook for more information).
Professional fees, consultants and/or technicians for technical expertise relating to the
economic development. Please note that it is expected that a community will be building their
internal technical capacity. A key objective of the AEDF is to assist in building and strengthening
in-house knowledge in support of economic development. For this reason, large consultant fees
within budgets are strongly discouraged. Applicants must provide strong justification for use of
any consultant.
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Honoraria, payments to Elders for their attendance at a meeting/event or to individuals for their
ceremonial participation at a meeting/event. This includes payments made to Elders for their
specialized knowledge (e.g., on cultural sites, traditional knowledge).
Administration costs directly related to the work plan. Eligible costs include: utilities;
telephone/fax charges; network charges; postage/courier charges; photocopying charges;
financial institution service fees; office supplies and the preparation of audited financial
schedules. A maximum of 10% of the total budget (pre-administration) may be allotted to
administration.
Costs related to meeting publicity requirements of the AEDF, including websites, promotional
material and signage.
3.8 Ineligible Expenses
Costs that cannot be funded include:
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Annual general meetings, budget deficits, membership fees, fundraising activities, committee
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Costs covered by other government funding.
Costs not incurred in Ontario, including activities and travel that take place outside of Ontario.
Costs related to any initiative that is already fully funded through other sources.
Costs related to initiatives that do not meet the Funding Stream Criteria (see section 3.5) or are
not related to economic development.
Honoraria to individuals already salaried with the applicant and/or represented community;
Stipends for project participants.
Contingency or unexplained miscellaneous costs.
Infrastructure or large capital expenses including the renovation, construction or transformation
of permanent spaces, parks or grounds; furniture, fixtures or other non-portable equipment
other than the purchase of eligible office equipment for staff funded by the AEDF.
Capital expenses, including but not limited to, land, buildings, leasehold improvements.
Acquisition or leasing of motorized vehicles and other forms of transportation.
Hospitality-related costs.
Costs associated with the development of an AEDF proposal and/or application.
Debt reduction costs.
Litigation or other legal costs.
Costs related to the Government of Ontario’s consultation or engagement initiatives.
Costs related to the Government of Canada’s consultation or engagement initiatives.
Costs related to other provinces’ consultation or engagement initiatives.
Research undertaken for the purposes of pursuing land claims or litigation.
Activities that could be deemed discriminatory, as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Portion of harmonized sales tax (HST) costs that are refundable.
Insurance fees necessary for the initiative, including Commercial General Liability Insurance.
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For any application that is not approved, any expense incurred before receiving written ministry
approval will not be supported. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to incur any project-related
costs until they have been approved for funding.
3.9 In-Kind Contributions
Eligible In-kind contributions include the following:
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Donations of travel services (e.g., vehicles, airfare).
Time donated by various relevant partners in the development and/or delivery of the project or
for consulting and professional services required for the project. This must be valued at the
individual’s actual salary for the time spent on the project, and not any other value.
Donation of applicant’s premises to deliver the project on a pro-rated basis.
Donation of space at a location other than the applicant’s premises necessary for the applicant
or another participant to conduct the project.
Discounts greater than or above regularly discounted prices.
The following will not be considered as in-kind contributions:
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Donations in the form of knowledge, goodwill and other such intangibles.
Guest speakers that would normally not be paid for services.
Costs for roles that would traditionally be filled by volunteers.
All remunerations and fees paid to the Board of Directors.
Opportunity costs.
Standard discounts.
Interest charges.
Any items or services not directly related to the project.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to identify all in-kind contributions related to the delivery of
enhanced services and investment activities through AEDF support. Additional information on in-kind
contributions is found in the AEDF Handbook. Ontario reserves the right to determine the eligibility or
non-eligibility of any proposed in-kind contributions.
3.10 Acknowledgement, Oversight and Reporting
Successful applicants will be required to:
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Sign an Ontario Funding Agreement with the Province of Ontario outlining the terms and
conditions for receiving funds.
Have or seek at least $2 million commercial general liability insurance coverage, and to add “Her
Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Ontario Government” as a coinsured on this coverage before the Funding Agreement can be executed.
Report back to the Ministry on the use of funds, deliverables and outcomes achieved. Successful
applicants must submit a Final Report and an Audited Schedule to provide this information.
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Permit the Province to verify/audit information submitted (at the discretion of the Province) to
ensure that it is complete and accurate, and that funds were used for the purpose(s) intended.
Identify the project management structure/staffing model which has been agreed to and
implemented.
Additional information on reporting, acknowledgement, oversight and project management is outlined
in the AEDF Handbook. The Handbook should be reviewed carefully prior to submitting an application
for funding.
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4. Proposal Requirements
The following section outlines additional requirements specific to proposals for projects to be funded by
an Economic Diversification Grant. AEDF requirements are provided in the AEDF Handbook, which
should be reviewed prior to the development of projects and before an application is submitted.
Proposals must also be consistent with the requirements outlined in Section 3 of this guide. Information
on how a proposed project meets AEDF and stream-specific requirements must be included in the
business case, proposal details and business plan.
4.1 Business Case
Applicants must provide a business case outlining why AEDF funding is required to successfully deliver
the proposed project. More information on what to include in the business case is found in Section 3.6
of this guide and Section 4.4 of the AEDF Handbook.
4.2 Proposal Details
Proposed deliverables must be consistent with and contribute to the objectives of the AEDF and the
Economic Diversification Grant. Projects must also be consistent with AEDF requirements outlined in the
AEDF Handbook.
The proposal should demonstrate how the proposed project will diversify an economy or economies,
including diversify skills, businesses and economic activity in a range of new or emerging sectors.
Alternatively or in addition, proposals should demonstrate how the proposed project will improve longterm planning, including supporting evidence-based reviews of identified priorities and projects that
support economic diversification.
The proposal must provide information on the proposed geographic catchment area or location of the
project, anticipated jobs and businesses that could be created, and industry sectors that may be
supported. It should also outline, where applicable, any links to other government supports or initiatives
where AEDF would add value or increase the impact of existing government support. The proposal must
also demonstrate that the organization has the capacity needed to implement the proposed project.
Where applicable, the proposal should also provide information on any links to existing economic
development plans or strategies and existing or planned economic development projects or
opportunities within the geographic catchment area of the proposed project. Proposals involving skills
and training should also indicate support from local employers, where possible, to ensure that training is
linked to existing or anticipated employment opportunities.
4.3 Performance Measures
Only projects contributing to the objectives of the AEDF and the Economic Diversification Grant will be
considered for funding. Required performance measures are outlined below, although all measures may
not apply for all projects. Additional performance measures may also be proposed.
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Outcome
Growth, competitiveness and economic
diversification of businesses and
communities
Performance Measures
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Increased economic development
capacity including community
economic planning and access to skills
and employment training to participate
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Number of new projects initiated by businesses,
communities or organizations as a result of support
Number of new start-up businesses as a result of support
(by sector)
Number of jobs created or sustained as a result of support
(by sector)
Number of new or emerging sectors where new economic
activity has taken place as a result of support (include list)
Number of participants in initiatives that promote
economic activity in a variety of sectors (by sector, by
activity).
Number of economic development-related positions
created or sustained as a result of support
Number of people accessing skills and training programs
as a result of support (including figures on positive
employment outcomes, if available)
4.4 Conditions of Application
All applications must be complete and signed by a designate with the authority to bind the institution in
a legal agreement. An application that does not follow the prescribed format, or is incomplete, will not
be evaluated. Additional materials other than those requested will not be accepted or considered to be
part of the application. Information on the application process is found in Section 5 of this guide.
The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs reserves the right to ask applicants with similar or complementary
projects to consider collaborating in broader partnerships subject to project timelines and funding
availability. The Ministry also reserves the right to impose whatever conditions it deems advisable in the
acceptance of an application. The Ministry, in its sole and absolute discretion, may determine whether
to provide funding, the amount of any funding, and the purpose for which the funding will be used.
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5. About the Application Form
The instructions in this section provide guidance to applicants concerning which questions to complete
for the online Aboriginal Economic Development Fund – Economic Diversification Grant application in
Grants Ontario.
For any questions in the application that an applicant identifies as ‘not applicable’, you must put “N/A”
in the space provided. The online application has general instructions below each heading. When on the
Grants Ontario website, position the mouse cursor over a key word for additional information to appear.
All fields marked with a star/asterisk in the application are mandatory and must be completed.
Once an application is submitted electronically through Grants Ontario, an email will be sent to the lead
application contact confirming receipt of the application. If you do not receive confirmation within 24
hours of submission, please contact the Grants Ontario Customer Service Line.
5.1 Application Questions
The following sections correlate directly to the sections of the application available through Grants
Ontario. Although alphabetized, you will notice some gaps in the letters. Grants Ontario utilizes a
standardized application for various government funding programs. Certain sections may not be
applicable for the AEDF. The sections outlined below are those that are used for the Aboriginal
Economic Development Fund – Economic Diversification Grant application.
Sections A to C — Organization Information, Address and Contact Information
Instructions for these sections are provided directly in the online application form. Since organizations
must register with Grants Ontario to access the online Aboriginal Economic Development Fund –
Economic Diversification Grant application, most of the information requested in these sections will be
pre-populated (i.e., automatically filled in) using data from the registration process.
Sections A and B cannot be edited on the application form. If there is incorrect information, contact the
Grants Ontario Customer Service and explain what needs to be changed or added. Section C may
contain contact information about your organization that was entered during a previous application
submission. You may edit this information if you wish or leave it as it appears.
Section E — Grant Payment Information
From the drop down next to “1 Payment Organization”, select the appropriate option available. If you
select “Other”, please fill out the address fields in this section. This is where your cheque will be mailed
should you select “cheque” as your payment option and your application is approved for a grant.
Enter the contact information for the most appropriate person to be answering payment-related
questions.
For Method of Payment you have the option of selecting “Cheque” or “Electronic Fund Transfer” (EFT).
EFT is the preferred method of payment.
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Section F — Application Contact Information
Provide the name of the person who will be managing the day-to-day activities of the Aboriginal
Economic Development Fund – Economic Diversification Grant applicant file. This person will also
receive the automated application submission confirmation email provided they have entered a valid
email address.
Section G1 – Project Information
Provide information about the project, including proposed project outcomes, project beneficiaries,
evaluation plan and risk assessment. The project start date (Question 2) or event start date (Question 4)
should be no earlier than January 1, 2015. The project end date (Question 3) or event end date
(Question 5) should be no later than March 31, 2017.
For Question 7 (Project Scope), select “local”, “regional” or “provincial” only.
For Question 8 (Host Municipality), enter the name of the host community (if applicable).
For Question 10 (Project Summary), provide a brief description of your project. You may enter up to
2,000 characters. Note that if your application is successful, this wording may be used by the Ministry in
its website and other public materials.
For Question 11 (Project Description), include project details described in Section 4.2 of this guide. You
may enter a maximum of 4,900 characters.
For Question 12 (Project Objectives), provide information on how the project will achieve the objectives
and requirements of the AEDF and Stream 2. Consult the AEDF Handbook and Section 4.2 of this guide
for more information about AEDF requirements. You may enter up to 2,000 characters.
For Question 13 (Rationale/Need), include your business case (see Section 4.1 of this guide). Applicants
must also describe why the project is viable and what steps or measures will be taken to ensure that the
project does not overlap with existing projects. The project may complement a similar project, but
should not duplicate efforts for the same target audience. You may enter up to 1,000 characters.
For Question 14 (Project Beneficiaries), applicants must include details on the target audience for the
project. For example, applicants must provide information on who will benefit from the project. You
may enter up to 2,000 characters.
For Question 15 (Risk Assessment and Management), provide information on any risks associated with
delivering the project and how these risks will be mitigated. You may enter up to 2,000 characters.
For Question 16 (Project Outcomes), include information on anticipated outcomes. Outcomes must be
aligned with the objectives of the AEDF and the Economic Diversification Grant, as outlined in the AEDF
Handbook and this guide. You may enter up to 1,000 characters.
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For Question 17 (Evaluation Plan/Criteria), include information on how performance will be monitored
and evaluated. Note that lead applicants are responsible for ensuring data is gathered by partners. Lead
applicants are also responsible for ensuring partners deliver project requirements. You may enter up to
2,000 characters.
For Target Sector (Question 6) and Project Priority (Question 9), select “N/A”.
Section G2 — Additional Questions
Applicants must answer the following questions within the allotted 5,000 character limit for each. For
Joint Applications, the Applicant must enter the information for each of the eligible organization
represented.
1. Are you a new applicant, yes or no? (i.e., have you ever received AEDF funding in the past?)
2. Have you previously received an AEDF Economic Diversification Grant, yes or no?
3. Have you previously received funding through another stream of the AEDF, yes or no? If yes,
which stream?
4. Have you received or will you receive funding from another provincial program for this project,
yes or no? If yes, identify the funding source(s) and amount.
5. Have you received or will you receive funding from any other sources for this project, yes or no?
If yes, identify the funding source(s) and amount.
6. If you have sought but not been approved for funding from any other source for this project,
please explain why.
7. Have all Final Reports been submitted for past AEDF-funded projects?
8. If any reports have not been submitted please provide a brief explanation.
9. What type of applicant are you, single or joint?
Section G3 – Project Work Plan
The Work Plan is designed to provide the Ministry with a clear idea of how the organization and any
delivery partners will carry out the project. The Work Plan should demonstrate a systematic approach as
to how you will accomplish all phases of the project. A comprehensive Work Plan with specific
achievable milestones demonstrates strong organizational capacity and is an indicator of likely project
success.
Each row of the Work Plan contains six fields that must be completed: Key Milestones, Activities, Start
Date / End Date, Responsibility, and Performance Indicator. You may add as many rows as you like by
clicking on the “+” symbol to the far right of the table. If you have added a row in error, press the “X”
symbol to the far left of the table to delete the selected row.
Applicants are required to include the following work plan components in their proposals:
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Activities – tasks that will be undertaken to complete the project;
Start Date – anticipated start date of each activity;
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End Date – anticipated end date of each activity;
Responsibility – indicates who is responsible for completing the activities; and,
Performance Indicator – signal that demonstrates task achieved successfully.
When drafting the Work Plan remember to complete all fields in the row as each cell is mandatory and
must contain a response. You will not be able to submit your application if a cell is blank in your Work
Plan. Applicants are required to prepare a Work Plan for each year that they are applying for funding.
Each section in the work plan for each year must be completed.
Section I — Performance Measures
Applicants must record a number in the Goal column for each of the Performance Measures listed.
Performance Measures are in two sections:
 Ministry Provided Performance Metrics for which you enter only the goal (see Section 4.3 of this
guide for more information); and
 Client Provided Performance Metrics for which you enter the metric, description and goal.
Please include any additional performance measures that your organization will use to gauge
the success of project.
If a Ministry-provided performance measure is not applicable, enter N/A.
Funding recipients will be responsible for collecting data from all delivery partners and provide
information on performance measures in reports to the Ministry, as outlined in the Funding Agreement.
Information on performance measures is also included in the AEDF Handbook.
Section J — Partner / Stakeholder Information (Joint Applicants Only)
For Joint Applicants, use this section to identify all of the organizations that are being represented.
Single Applicants are not required to complete this section.
Section Z — Declaration / Signing
At least one authorized signing authority must electronically sign the application by clicking the “Sign
Document” button. All contacts listed in Section C of the application form will be listed here as possible
signatories if the “Signing Authority” checkbox is checked under their contact information in Section C.
To remove them from the list of signatories, go to Section C of the application form and uncheck the
“Signing Authority” checkbox under their contact information.
5.2 Budget
Applicants must complete the Budget document as an attachment in Grants Ontario following the
instructions on the form and submit as an attachment to your Application. Additional details on eligible
and ineligible expenses can be found in Section 3 of this guide.
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5.3 Checklist
Applicants should use the chart below to determine if their application is complete prior to submission.
Information/Document Requirements for a Complete Submission
Review the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund Handbook
Review the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund Economic Diversification Grant
Application Guide
Complete and submit the Application Form in Grants Ontario
Complete and submit the Budget document as an attachment
Provide proof of insurance
Additional Documents and Information (where applicable)
Band council resolution(s) in support of an application from each First Nation
community represented on the application.
Métis community resolution or motion in support of an application for each of
community or communities represented in the application.
Current contact list(s) of Executive Committee, Chief and Council or Board of Directors
(as applicable) with portfolio information
If incorporated for less than two years, a copy of your organization’s by-laws,
constitution and mandate; information on your governance structure, and information
on your membership requirements
Letters of commitment or approval for match funding demonstrating that all remaining
projects costs will be covered by other funders (if available)
Copy of letters patent/certificate of incorporation (if applicable)
Organizational Chart(s) (if available)
All Complete and unabridged audited financial statements from the most recent
available fiscal year are required (no earlier than 2012-13). The audited financial
statements must include:
 Auditors’ cover letter
 Auditors’ Management letter
 Balance Sheet
 Income Statement
 Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 Statement of Changes in Fund Balances
 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 Notes to the Financial Statements
 All Schedules of Revenue and Expenditures from all sources of funding
 Schedules of Salaries, Honoraria, Travel and Meal Expenses
Aboriginal Economic Development Fund
Economic Diversification Grant (Stream 2) Application Guide
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