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2012-2013 Guide to submitting proposals to the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations

Section 1 – Introduction

1.1 Background

The Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations (the Program) was established by the Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) in order to support such organizations in the production of high quality, independent and timely research on consumer issues.
The overall goal of the Program is to strengthen the consumer's role in the marketplace through the promotion of sound research and analysis, and by encouraging the financial self-sufficiency of consumer and voluntary organizations.

Before submitting a proposal, it is recommended that you:

• Review the projects currently funded under the Program: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/eng/ca02536.html
• Review the past projects funded under the Program. This information is located in the OCA Consumer Policy Research Database at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/eng/h_ca02236.html

The potential areas of interest for 2012-2013 are published and are available at:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/eng/ca02484.html.

1.2 How to Use this Guide

This guide explains the Program. Please read all sections of this guide before preparing your proposal.

• Section 2 outlines the Program's eligibility criteria and explains its funding structure;
• Section 3 describes how to prepare a proposal;
• Section 4 explains how the OCA evaluates proposals;
• Section 5 details the requirements under the Contribution Agreement;
• Section 6 explains the reporting and invoicing process;
• Section 7 provides information on eligible costs;
• Annexes 1-3 outline all questions contained in the Online Application System for each type of proposal;
• Annexe 4 provides frequently asked questions pertaining to the use of the Online Application System.

1.3 Contacting the Office of Consumer Affairs

Any inquiries regarding the Program and the related applications and proposals should be addressed to:
Pauline Pharand
Program Advisor
Office of Consumer Affairs
Industry Canada
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
Tel.: 613-952-2771 Fax: 613-952-6927
Email: ContributionsProgram@ic.gc.ca

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