Application Package

Applicants: complete the detailed application as outlined. Submit to the Cattle Industry Development Council.

Application deadlines:
September 30, 2015or March 31, 2016.

The Beef Cattle Industry Development Fund is accepting applications for funding assistance for projects that benefit the beef industry. Approved applicants are able to trigger matching funds for their projects from the BCID Trust Fund. Up to $200,000 will be granted in 2015-16 – application deadlines are September 30 and March 31.

Follow the steps to:

  1. Confirm your project may qualify (does it address purpose, objectives and current priorities), and
  2. Complete your application package.

BCID Fund Purpose

The purpose of the Beef Cattle Industry Development Fund (BCID Fund) is to create and maintain an environment that will provide for long-term productivity, efficiency, viability, sustainability and profitability in the beef cattle industry in British Columbia, through an efficient market place, that allows for optimum utilization of the land and water resources of the province in an environmentally sustainable manner and makes provision for the transfer and use of available technology.

Objectives of the BCID Fund

  1. Improve the viability profitability and sustainability of the British Columbia beef cattle industry.
  2. Improve the British Columbia beef cattle industry’s responsiveness to changing needs in the marketplace and environment.
  3. Provide efficient quality services to the British Columbia beef cattle industry.
  4. Foster co-operation within the British Columbia beef cattle industry to achieve the purpose of the BCID Fund; and
  5. Address any other important matters affecting the British Columbia beef cattle industry as they relate to the purpose of the BCID Fund.

Priorities established for 2014 – 2019

Building Industry Association Capacity

To serve interests of association members and the cattle industry:

  1. Provincial cattle associations are eligible to apply for funding for annual project plans. CIDC will also support industry communications and collaboration.
  2. Consider project proposals that assist cattle associations in developing plans to access outside funding opportunities for assisting cattle producers in mitigating financial impacts from non-agriculture mega projects.
  3. CIDC will continue to host yearly meetings with Association Presidents to ensure priority industry issues are addressed.

Building the BC Beef Advantage - CIDC will consider proposals that:

  1. Advance further processing opportunities in British Columbia which could include projects to:

a)Address slaughterhouse waste and specified risk materials disposal issues

b)Determine feasibility of facilities

  1. Seek to enhance forage utilization on grazing tenures and private land.
  2. Develop and encourage BC “branding.”

Building & Maintaining BC Cattle Industry for Sustainable Growth(while also addressing societal expectations)

CIDC will consider proposals to address:

  1. Environment Issues

a)Water

b)Waste (manure/nutrient) management

c)Enhanced forage utilization.

  1. Animal Care

a)Projects from agriculture organizations that seek to address animal care concerns.

b)Encourage cattle producer involvement in farm animal care issues.

  1. Safety

a)Improved worker safety

b)Ranchers’ ability to be in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Building Opportunity through Research

CIDC will consider proposals for research to address the priorities.

Who Can Apply

  • individuals and partnerships
  • commercial and non-profit organizations;
  • industry associations;
  • agencies, boards and councils; and
  • Universities, municipal governments, and government research and/or development agencies.
  • The CIDC may initiate projects when circumstances dictate.

Funding Details

The amount of funding for approved projects would depend on the type of project, and the amount of eligible costs as outlined below:

Eligible Costs:Contracted goods and services; materials and supplies (not capital costs); incremental labour (wages plus benefits etc.) and related costs such as travel, training and skill development; rent or lease of facilities and equipment, and administrative costs.

Ineligible Costs:Normal costs of establishing and operating a commercial operation; capital costs (buildings and equipment). Costs incurred before the project was approved and funding for ongoing activities are not eligible for funding, unless approved by CIDC.

Funding and Time Limits:CIDC may impose funding limits; for 2014-15 a total of $200,000 from the BCID Fund is available for all projects. No projects should be planned for more than three or four years’ duration.

Cash Flow:For approved projects, a funding agreement will be signed. It will specify the cash flow arrangements; projects are generally advanced the bulk of the funds require, with a hold-back retained by the fund until the final report of the project is submitted and accepted by Council.

Information Supplied by the Applicant

  1. The applicant – type of applicant (individual, corporation, association, university, government etc.), name and contact information of principal applicant, together with names etc. of all other persons associated with the project.
  2. Title and description of the project – this should include objectives and results to be achieved, who will benefit and how, some background to explain why the project is important to the beef industry, a workplan which describes the methods to be used and activities to be undertaken. The timetable for each of the activities showing when the project would start and finish would also be included in this section.
  3. A description of any patentable, copyright, or intellectual property that may result from this project (Ownership of these types of property must be negotiated with CIDC prior to the beginning of the project.)
  4. A statement describing the likely environmental impact, if any, on the quality of the soil, water or air resources.
  5. A communication plan to inform members of the beef cattle industry of the results of the project.
  6. A budget showing the required cash flow over the life of the project by month or quarter, showing estimated income and expenses from the project, and the funds required from the BCID Fund.
  7. A plan to report on progress and to assess and evaluate the results achieved and their benefits.
  8. Experience/qualification of the applicant(s) to carry out the proposed project.

Project Review and Assessment Process

1)Application is received

2)Application is recorded, assigned a number for identification, reviewed for completeness. Additional information is requested for incomplete applications.

3)Application is reviewed for its merit by an outside contractor.

4)The contractor would comment on the application, considering the following:

  • Does the project fit within the current priorities and project a benefit to the beef industry.
  • Is the project a duplication of projects, funding or work done elsewhere;
  • Is there a more-suited funding program for which the project is eligible;
  • Is the applicant qualified to take the project to completion;
  • Any other issues considered important.

5)Council reviews the applications and the assessment report from the consultant during the next regular council meeting.

Applicants are advised of the decision in regard to their application. For approved projects, a funding agreement is drafted for signature by applicant and CIDC.The funding agreement details:

  • Project start and end dates
  • Project activities and deliverables
  • Project budget and reporting requirements
  • Funding acknowledgement and communication requirements (news release to be submitted with final report).

Project Monitoring

There are two aspects to monitoring of approved projects:

1)Administrative –tracking of all reports, expenses, and advances made for each project, and sending reminders if required reports or statements are not received in accordance with timelines agreed to in the contract. This information would be provided to CIDC members in advance of Council meetings.

2)Timely correspondence or visits with the applicant to see how the project is progressing, assisting with any decisions should the project not be proceeding as planned. This visit could also determine how the results being achieved could be communicated to the beef cattle industry.

BCID Fund Application Form

Please indicate the BCID Fund Priorities addressed by this project:

☐Building Industry Association Capacity

☐Building the BC Advantage

☐Building for Sustainable Growth

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant name
Primary Project Contact
Address
Phone Number
Alternate Phone number
Fax Number
Email
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Title
Project Description
WORK PLAN
Project start date
Anticipated Completion date (final report to be submitted by this date)
Project Objectives
Project Deliverables
Research Methodology / Project Activities
Other information / Please attach additional documentation with your application, if required.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Please provide a statement describing the environmental impact, if any, on the quality of soil, water or air.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Letters of support should be attached to the application. / It may be beneficial to have been industry support to accompany your application. In cases where other organizations or funding bodies are contributing to the project, please detail their commitment here.
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Please indicate how you plan to communicate the results of your project to the beef industry.
EVALUATION
Describe how you propose to evaluate the results of the project
BUDGET
A budget is a detailed total cost of the proposed work and the required cash flow over the course of the project. Estimated income and expenses for the project should be included as well as funds you are requesting from the BCID Fund.
When non-cash, in-kind contributions are anticipated, they should be included in the budget at the values that would be considered competitive for the work contributed. There will be a requirement that volunteer time contributed to the project, which is considered part of the project budget be properly logged and documented in the reporting process. Currently, the accepted rate for in-kind contributions by volunteers is not greater than $35/hour.
Please attach a detailed project budget with your application form.

OTHER FUNDING SOURCES:

Please indicate (click in the box) if funding has been requested or received from other sources for the proposed work.

☐YES

☐NO

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Application Statement

I / we make application for financial assistance under the Beef Cattle Industry Development Fund. We understand that a funding agreement will be prepared upon application of the project.

Signature

Application Deadlines: September 30, 2015 AND March 31, 2016

Submit application to Cattle Industry Development Council

#4-10145 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 6T4

Phone 250-573-3611Fax 250-573-5155email:

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