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First Nations & Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES) Program. 2008/2009 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (STP) APPLICANT GUIDE B.C. REGION. STP. WELCOME TO THE STP GUIDE. This APPLICANT GUIDE has been developed to assist applicants in applying for the STP youth funding. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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First Nations & Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES) Program
2008/2009SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (STP)
APPLICANT GUIDEB.C. REGION
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WELCOME TO THE STP GUIDE
This APPLICANT GUIDE has been developed to assist applicants in applying for the STP youth funding.
This will help you through the STP application and reporting process, with useful tips and resource information.
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WHO CAN APPLY
First Nations communities, schools and organizations -joint proposals are encouraged with evidence of community support.
Each First Nation community may submit only one application.
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GRANT LIMIT
Maximum STP Grant: $5,000.
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PROPOSAL CALL
The STP is applied by a PROPOSAL APPLICATION submission.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The STP will promote science and technology as a career choice; and
Provide First Nations youth will first-hand experience in various science and technology disciplines.
This can include the enhancement of traditional knowledge
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Promote science and technology as an education and/or career choice;
Promote an interest in science and technology to encourage students to pursue science in school;
Support the development and enhancement of employability skills such as communication, problem-solving, and working with others;
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Expose youth to a variety of career options;
Promote the benefits of education as being key to labour market participation; and
Promote an understanding of traditional sciences and an interest in First Nations traditional technology.
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ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS
STP projects designed and operated by First Nations communities may be submitted.
Eligible projects can include:
Locally or community developed programs that are open to First Nations students; or
Portions of tuition for existing programs.
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First Nations youth ordinarily resident on-reserve or in recognized First Nations communities.
No age restriction.
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Be in accordance with the program guidelines.
Outlines the activities that support any or all of the listed program objectives.
Provides an estimate of costs, including the share to be borne by partners.
Outlines the results to be achieved.
Be gender balanced as much as possible.
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ELIGIBLE PROPOSALS
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PROPOSAL CONTENT
A thorough and clear demonstration of the planned program and activities.
Clear relationship between the planned program and science and technology, and an emphasis on encouraging students to consider science in their educational and career planning.
Evidence that the program supports the development and enhancement of employability skills.
Exposes youth to a variety of career options.
Promotes the benefits of education as being key to labour market participation.
Encourages the enhancement of traditional knowledge (where applicable).
Demonstrated support for the application and program (for example, through BCR’s letters of support, in-kind donations, and other funding subsidies.
The applicants prior fulfillment of science and technology program reporting requirements.
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Distribution of program criteria/guidelines:
Proposal applications received.
Review of proposal applications.
Notification to successful applicants.
Distribution of the funds as follows:
- 75% upon signing CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
- 25% upon receipt of a STP FINAL REPORT
FUNDING DISTRIBUTION
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APPLICATION REVIEW
Applications are reviewed within the eight (8) FNSA geographical regional structure.
Applications are rated by point system.
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All First Nations communities, schools, Tribal Councils and organizations are welcome to apply for funding.
Applicants that have not previously received funding through the STP will be given extra consideration in the approval process.
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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
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PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM
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Submit a relatively short and straightforward
proposal on the application form.
Provide a clear description of the planned project &
activities; demonstrate a relationship between the planned project and the
guidelines.
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PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM
Describe your goals for the STP activities; Refer
to the STP program objectives.
Check to see that your project goals meet the
requirements of the STP.
Enter Employability Skills. Ie: communication,
teamwork, punctuality, leadership, computer
technology, and problem solving.
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PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM
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Provide a clear description of the planned project &
activities; demonstrate a relationship between the planned project and the
guidelines.
Insert project partners and their type of
participation in your STP project.
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*Maximum Grant is $5,000.
List other projected funding, including the Band if it’s planning to
supplement the program.
Itemize your projected expenditures.
Ensure your budget balances: Total Revenue - Total Expenditures = 0
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PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM
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Eligible costs do not include salaries, infrastructure or
equipment purchases.
Insert projected number of youth participating and your projected start and end date of STP project.
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FINAL REPORT FORM
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Provide a clear description of completed
project activities.
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FINAL REPORT FORM
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List your Employability Skills. Ie:
communication, teamwork, punctuality, leadership, computer
technology, and problem solving.
Insert your actual project partners, their
involvement and the number of
organizational/partners.
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FINAL REPORT FORM
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Participant Success Story content:
•The benefits of participating in the program.
•Level of satisfaction with the program activities provided.
•Was their awareness / appreciation of science &
technology enhanced?
•Do they have and understanding of science &
technology as a career option?
•What influence has the program had on them pursuing
a career in science & technology?
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FINAL REPORT FORM
Total Participant = Total female participants +
total male participants.
Please ensure ALL sections are completed.
Refer to your contribution agreement for amount
approved.
A + B = C
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FINAL REPORT FORM
*Maximum Grant is $5,000, refer to your
Contribution Agreement for approved amount.
List other projected funding, including the Band if it’s planning to
supplement the program
Itemize your expenditures
Ensure your budget balances: Total Revenue minus Total Expenditures
= 0
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FINAL REPORT FORM
Please provide a paragraph of your project
observations Ie: What worked, what didn’t, and
why or why not? How could the STP be
improved? Highlight successes and provide
recommendations.
Note: The FNESC fax machine is VERY busy on
deadline dates. If you have Internet access, we suggest you e-mail or fax
final reports, but it is your responsibility to
ensure that the e-mail is received and/or fax
transmitted properly.
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FNESC PROGRAM CONTACT AND ASSISTANCE
Derek Payne, Program Administrator, [email protected]
Natasha Latter, Administrative Assistant - [email protected]
FNESC [email protected]
Toll-free 1-877-422-3672 or (604) 925-6087
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