Deposit form: How to prepare for it?
Your project appears to meet the criteria and objectives set out in thePolitics of a program? You are ready to take the next steps towards officially submitting your application. 😀
First of all, we recommend that you write down your questions and schedule an exchange with an advisor from La Ruche. This special moment will allow you to validate certain elements, obtain personalized advice and ensure that your project is well aligned with the expectations of the program..
✅ Checklist for filing
Before submitting your application, make sure you have completed the following:
Preparatory meeting with an advisorFull draft of the campaign page [Voir the required elements]Campaign Planner completed [Download the template]Developed promotional strategy* [Download the template in one page]
💬Additional documentation may also be required, such as letters of support, budget bids or job descriptions. You have access to templates in the sectionTemplates.
📌 Items required for deposit
Upon deposit, you will need to provide:
🙂The mission of your organization🙂QRE number (if applicable)🙂Project description and program objectives🙂Expected benefits🙂The number of people who will be reached through your initiative🙂Justification of the need for funding🙂Partners and supporting documents🙂Detailed budgetThe schedule of the project🙂Two (2) letters of support[Watch book]Download the template] -Not mandatory, but strongly recommanded to strengthen the credibility of your initiative.
💬Once the application is submitted, no additions can be made. Make sure all elements are complete and consistent.
📄The form
You have one month from reception to complete it. It is possible to work on the online form in several sessions, with the possibility to save your progress.It includes about thirty questions divided into 7 detailed sections below:
Section to fill in administrative information about the organization, such as address, mission, and primary contact.
Project
This section includes questions about your project, its expected duration, as well as what you want to finance and implement.
Objectives
Indicate the objectives your project aims to achieve and how it aligns with one or more Fund objectives.
→Consult the specific objectives in the Fund Policy
→Consult the specific objectives in the Fund Policy
Describe your experiences, expertise and skills, as well as those of your team, in connection with the project. Mention your partnerships if applicable, and explain how your project will remain sustainable in the long run and your risk management.
Present how your project is innovative compared to existing solutions.
Answer questions about your organization's financial situation.
→ Download yoursBudgetand other documents necessary for filing (justifications, letters of support etc.).
🔍 Analysis and selection
The committee evaluates your project according to established criteria, but may also add discretionary conditions to ensure sector diversity and adaptation to trends and context of applications received.
Once submitted, your deposit will be processed within 3 to 5 weeks. Your campaign cannot go online during this waiting period.
* Not mandatory for campaigns with a target of $15,000 or less