At the conclusion of this guide, you will find the ETA Fund Application Questions. These questions should be used alongside the proposal requirements found in this Guide to write your application.
Applicants must provide a detailed description of the project and must demonstrate:
In addition to providing information about the project, applicants are required to submit a work plan that describes how the proposed project will be carried out. The work plan should demonstrate an approach to accomplishing all aspects of the project. Work plan components include:
Applicants are required to provide a meaningful evaluation plan as part of their application. The applicant must demonstrate how the project intends to meet its stated objectives as outlined in the project overview and work plan. Applicants will be required to provide the following details:
Successful applicants are required to report to the AGCO on their funded initiatives at intervals that will be set out in the funding agreement to ensure that the AGCO can track and measure the effectiveness, relevance and value of the projects funded under the ETA Fund. A final project evaluation report will also be required at the conclusion of the selected applicant’s funding term that includes information on performance measures and targets, financial reporting, use of funds and project successes and challenges.
Applicants are required to provide a project budget. The project budget should demonstrate that funds allocated by the AGCO are to be used effectively and that the project is financially feasible. The project application will be required to provide the following details:
Note: Depending on the proposal, approved funding may be allotted in periodic installments based on the completion of key milestones. Final payment, equal to 10% of the total budget, will be disbursed upon submission of the final evaluation report.
Eligible costs must be directly related to the project. Costs should be reasonable and necessary for the project’s successful completion. The final determination of eligible costs rests with the AGCO. Eligible costs include:
The following expenses will not be covered even if they are related to the project:
Applicants must describe the organization’s core business or field of activity. Please include information about the organization’s operational mandate. Additional information to be provided includes the organization’s name, address, organizational governance structure, examples of delivering similar projects in the past, as well as a copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statements.
Applicants must include the name of a primary contact for funding aspects and communication with the AGCO, in addition to a description of the roles and responsibilities for individuals responsible for delivering on the proposed initiative including the administration of the OMP funds.
Applicants are also required to provide information about any additional partnerships / collaboration / stakeholder involvement in the project, including what their role and contribution will be, what if any contractual terms are in place between the parties, and how their partners will be recognized for their contribution. The applicant should clearly demonstrate the benefits of the collaboration to ensure the success of the project.