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This page provides all the forms and resources you will need to submit an application or a letter of intent to request project funding over $10,000. These forms are also used to apply for funding under the Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative (BOPI) and the Local Government Agriculture Planning Program.
Letter of Intent
A letter of intent is optional and enables you to obtain the board’s initial reaction to a proposed concept or project idea. It can provide you with helpful direction from the board prior to committing the resources needed to prepare a comprehensive application. This option will require more time overall, as applying then becomes a two-stage process.
Letter of Intent Guidelines ( 29KB PDF)
Application Forms
Please discuss your ideas with us before completing an application. We can help you understand the criteria and provide you with tips to make the application process easier.
Application Form
(  884KB DOC)
Example of Completed Budget ( 16KB PDF)
Project Communications Plan Tip Sheet (78KB PDF)
Deadlines
Deadlines are set several weeks in advance of board meetings to provide the necessary time for an effective evaluation process. If your application or letter of intent is received after a deadline or is not completed in time to be included in the meeting package, it may not be forwarded to the board for a decision until the following intake period.
When do you want your project to start?
A project cannot start before the date IAF approves your application for funding. If you want your project to start by a certain date, use this handy reference chart to figure out when you will need to submit a letter of intent or full application.
| For Projects Starting... |
Letter of Intent Deadline |
Decision Made on Letter of Intent |
Deadline to Submit Your Application |
Decision Made on Application |
| Jan 1, 2012 |
deadline passed |
date passed |
deadline passed |
date passed |
| Feb 1, 2012 |
deadline passed |
date passed |
deadline passed |
late Jan |
| Mar 1, 2012 |
deadline passed |
date passed |
deadline passed |
late Jan |
| Apr 1, 2012 |
deadline passed |
date passed |
Jan 31, 2012 |
late Mar |
| May 1, 2012 |
deadline passed |
date passed |
Jan 31, 2012 |
late Mar |
| Jun 1, 2012 |
deadline passed |
date passed |
Jan 31, 2012 |
late Mar |
| Jul 1, 2012 |
Jan 31, 2012 |
late Mar |
Apr 13, 2012 |
late Jun |
| Aug 1, 2012 |
Jan 31, 2012 |
late Mar |
Apr 13, 2012 |
late Jun |
| Sep 1, 2012 |
Jan 31, 2012 |
late Mar |
Apr 13, 2012 |
late Jun |
| Oct 1, 2012 |
Apr 13, 2012 |
late Jun |
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late Sep |
| Nov 1, 2012 |
Apr 13, 2012 |
late Jun |
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late Sep |
| Dec 1, 2012 |
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late Sep |
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late Nov |
| Jan 1, 2013 |
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late Sep |
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late Nov |
Service Standards
Our commitment to improving client service includes Service Standards regarding decisions and payments. For projects over $10,000, clients can anticipate a decision 35 business days from the date the Application is completed.
General Inquiries About Funding
Phone: (250) 356-1662
Email:
Additional Resources
Contact your program manager (existing or returning clients)
Read our application tips for suggestions on how to have your application viewed favourably
Learn how to apply for funding through our online webinar
Learn what to expect after your project is approved
Go to the Small Projects page (funding requests up to $10,000)
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