Urban Partnerships(UP) 2016-17

Urban Partnerships(UP) 2016-17

Project Proposal Form

UP ProposedProject up to 9 Month Period: July 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017

OrganizationInformation
Organization’sLegal Name:
Organization’s Mission Statement:
Project:
Organization’sMain ContactPerson Information
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Job/Position Title:
MailingAddress:
Community: / Territory: / Postal Code:
Telephone: / Alternative Telephone:(optional)
Email Address: / Organization Website:
Organization’sPresident or other Authorized Representative
Name:
Title:
Proposed ProjectInformation
Name of Proposed Project

Selected Activity Stream:

TheUP Programidentifies 3Activity Streams-Youth,Innovation and Social Economy/Social Enterprise.
Select your project’s Activity Streamfrom the drop-down menu below.
(SelectonlyONE. Choose area that is MOST applicable)

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UP ProgramFundingRequest:
Projects may request up to maximum of $120,000 /

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Project Start Date:

Projects can begin any day on or after July 1, 2016

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Project End Date:

Projects must end by March 31, 2017

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GeneralDescription of Project
Question 1.Providebriefdescription ofyourproject, summarized in 4-5 sentences.
Meeting the UP Program Objective
Background: The objective of the UP program is to increase the participation of urban Aboriginal People in the economy. The overarching approach to achieve this outcome is through the elimination of barriers to economic participation and through the development and/or enhancement of partnerships at the community, regional and national level.
Definition:Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) defines the objective of “participationintheeconomy” asmeaningthat Aboriginal Peopleshavetheskills,knowledgeandtrainingtosecure,maintainandexcel ina strongand vibrantCanadianeconomy.Itisgenerallyacceptedthatincreasedparticipationintheeconomyisachievedbyindividualshavingasuitableeducation,askillset, lifeskills,self-advocacyskillsandcanaccessandutilizeservices/supportsthatreducesmallchallengesthat createbarriers,such astransportationandchildcare.
Question 2.Specifically describe how your proposed UP Project will achieve the objective of increasing the participation of urban Aboriginal People in the economy.
Additional Investments/Leveraged Resources
Background: All UP projectsare encouraged toattractadditional investmentsand leverageresources, infrastructureand supportsavailable to urban Aboriginal Peoples.
Question 3. Indicate howthe projectwillattractadditional investmentsand/orleveragesresources,infrastructureandsupportswithin your community, town/city, region and/or service area.
Project Approach
Background: UP Program investments will be focused on projects which focus on one or more of the approaches described below.
Question 4.Check-off one or more of the approaches from the selection below that will be applied by your proposed project.
☐ ProjectssupportingurbanAboriginalPeopleinreducingbarrierstoparticipationintheeconomy;
☐ ResearchorevaluationprojectsonissuespertainingtourbanAboriginal People’s participationintheeconomy;
☐ Development and delivery ofinnovativepilotprojects that aim toincreaseurbanAboriginal People’s participationintheeconomy;
☐ ProjectsthatengageurbanAboriginalindividualsandcommunities,andotherstakeholdersinaddressingurbanAboriginal People’s participationintheeconomy;
☐ InitiativesthatsupportexistingprogramsandservicestobecomemoreculturallyappropriatetobetterserveurbanAboriginalPeoples.
Project Partnerships
Background: UP Projects are expected to emphasize the developmentand/orenhancementofpartnershipsatthecommunity,regionalandnationallevel. Partnerships will of significant emphasis in assessing UP project proposals. Furthermore, all approved UP projects will be expected to report extensively on activities and outcomes related to partnerships. Performance measures related to partnerships will include: # of new partnerships developed, # of formal or mature partnerships established, financial and in-kind contributions from partnerships and sustainability potential of project through partnership support.
Question 6. The UP project application process requires that a proposed project receive 3 Letters of Support from confirmed partners. Using ONLY the partnerships identified in the 3 Letters of Support, complete the boxes below to identify these 3 partners, and the following:

• Type of Partnerships:Informal, Formal or Mature.(see definitions on last page)
• Contributions: List all in-kind and/or monetary contributions.eg. additional funds, professional expertise or time, subsidized fees, donate supplies/equipment, etc.
• FundingSource: if partner is providing cash-funding, indicate the source of funding. Eg. self-generated profits, fundraising, NWT/NU Government department name, Territorial Government department name.
• Financial or Equivalent Contribution Amount: indicate total cash and/or monetary equivalent of in-kind contributions. To estimate a person’s time contributions, skilled labour is estimated at $25/hour and unskilled labour is estimated at $15/hour.

Name of Partner Organization / Type of Partnership / Contribution(s) / Funding Sourceif applicable / Financial or Equivalent Contribution Amount
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Community Description

Question 7. Provide a brief describe your community and/or service area. Include recent statistics on:

Town/city/service area population

Urban Aboriginal population in your city/town/service area

Relevant statistics or descriptions related to your project activities or area of focus.

Community Need

Question 8 a. Briefly describe the need for this project in your community/services area. Include relevant statistics or reports.

Question 8 b. Identify how the project will add new value or will build upon existing opportunities, supports and/or services in the community.

Direct Community Benefit

Question 9 a. WHO will directly benefit from this project.

Question 9 b. Detail HOW the above indicated population will directly benefit from this project.

Community Involvement

Question 10. Describe how the urban Aboriginal community and any necessary partner organizations or agencies will be consulted and involved in the project.

Cultural Components

Question 11. Describe the role of culture in your project, including how cultural practices, beliefs and traditions will be incorporated into project activities and/or what cultural issues (eg. racism, language barriers, healing, etc) will be emphasized or included throughout the project.

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Project Work Plan

• Include all relevant activities and a brief description of each activity. Additional space for more activities can be added to this table.
• Theworkplan should be outlinedin a logical andtimelysequence,andshould include allproposedworkactivities relatedtothisproject.
• Expected Outcomes or Deliverables will includeall products,servicesor deliverables,bothtangibleand intangible,tobe delivered or produced, such asmanuals, digitalmaterials,events,ortraining /support tothefield.
• People/Groups Involved in each activity will include participants, partner organizations, government, Elders, project staff members, advisory groups, community members, etc.
• Performance Measuresshould accurately definethe measurable indicatorthat will specify that the expected outcome/deliverable has been met.Quantitative measures are data indicators that can be measured in numbers (eg. minimum 15 youth attend life skills training; minimum 90% youth remain in school). Qualitative measures are data indicators that can be observed or which are verbalized by participants, but cannotbe measured in numbers (eg. youth are able to express themselves freely and without judgement in sharing circles)

Main Activity / Description of Activity / Expected Outcome/ Deliverable / TimeFrame / People/Groups Involved / Performance Measures
Qualitative and/or Quantitative
Main Activity / Description of Activity / Expected Outcome/ Deliverable / TimeFrame / People/Groups Involved / Performance Measures
Qualitative and/or Quantitative
Main Activity / Description of Activity / Expected Outcome/ Deliverable / TimeFrame / People/Groups Involved / Performance Measures
Qualitative and/or Quantitative
Main Activity / Description of Activity / Expected Outcome/ Deliverable / TimeFrame / People/Groups Involved / Performance Measures
Qualitative and/or Quantitative

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Definitions:

Formal Partnership / A partnership which has been formalized through a written agreement, and in which both parties have something to contribute for a mutual benefit.
Eg. Funding Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding agreement, Protocol agreement, Sponsorship agreements, etc.
Informal Partnership / A partnership in which there is no written or formalized agreements, but in which the parties have established a type of relationship. Informal Partnerships may include those in which contributions may be somewhat one-sided, such as receiving donated goods from a local business.
Eg. Local business donates money or goods to project; another community organization is involved on a project advisory committee, another organization provides free/subsidized workshop to project, etc.
Mature Partnership / A partnership in which all parties are accountable for the results and risk something if the partnership is not successful.
Eg. Directly partnering with another organization to collaboratively deliver the same project, or to each deliver complementary components that are part of the same project.
Participation in the Economy / Participation in the economy means that Aboriginal peoples have the skills, knowledge and training to secure, maintain and excel in a strong Canadian economy. It is generally accepted that increased participation in the economy is achieved by individuals having a suitable education, a skill set, life skills, self-advocacy skills and the ability to access and utilize services/supports that reduce small challenges that create barriers such as transportation and childcare.

IMPORTANT:

• Ensure that you have read the complete Urban Partnerships Program Call for Proposals Information Package, and that you understand and have met the eligibility requirements, supporting document/Letter of Support requirements, and understand the adjudication process.

• Consult the complete Application Requirements Checklist for full details of all required documents that must be attached to your UP Online Application Database account.

• For questions related to this Proposal Form, contact Kyle Bird, NT/NU CFCAssistant Executive Director at or 867-873-4332

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UP Program-NWT/Nunavut Region –PROPOSAL Form–Projects July 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017