Discuss how the funding decisions and project selection process with program objectives, takes into account the development of the broader cluster, ensures that the benefits of projects do not accrue to a single firm, and encourages project participants that reflect Canada’s diversity and increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the industries of focus. INSERT TEXT HERE D2.5. Management of program (Maximum 1000 words, approximately 2 pages) Describe the Entity’s approach, financial systems and controls that will be used to ensure the sound management of program funds and participant contributions. Describe how the Entity will secure cash contributions from funding organizations and ensure that contributions are provided at fair market value. Explain how industry will either flow through the Entity or be allocated directly to projects by committed funders, and provide the rationale for the chosen approach. Explain how the Entity will assure ISED that program funds and private-sector cash contributions being used to satisfy the industry matching requirement are expended on incremental and eligible activities. INSERT TEXT HERE D2.6. Membership model (Maximum 1000 words, approximately 2 pages) Describe the membership model that will be used by the Entity, including how organizations can become members and partake in projects. Provide details on the rights and privileges of, and any programs or services that will be delivered to, both member organizations and non-member organizations that interact with the Entity. Explain how new members will be recruited over the life of the initiative. Explain how the model encourages collaboration between participants and highlight any collaboration requirements that are related to supported activities. If proposing a paid membership model, describe the payment structure, benefits, and limits associated with the model. INSERT TEXT HERE D2.7. Results measurement and reporting D2.7.1 Results measurement and reporting strategy (Maximum 1000 approximately 2 pages) Explain the mechanisms through which the Entity will monitor, measure and report on its performance. Specify key performance indicators. Describe how data will be collected from participants to report on results, as per the reporting requirements of the ISI outlined above, and based on the Entity’s objectives.
Discuss how the funding decisions and project selection process with program objectives, takes into account the development of the broader cluster, ensures that the benefits of projects do not accrue to a single firm, and encourages project participants that reflect Canada’s diversity and increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the industries of focus. INSERT TEXT HERE D2.5. Management of program (Maximum 1000 words, approximately 2 pages) Describe the Entity’s approach, financial systems and controls that will be used to ensure the sound management of program funds and participant contributions. Describe how the Entity will secure cash contributions from funding organizations and ensure that contributions are provided at fair market value. Explain how industry will either flow through the Entity or be allocated directly to projects by committed funders, and provide the rationale for the chosen approach. Explain how the Entity will assure ISED that program funds and private-sector cash contributions being used to satisfy the industry matching requirement are expended on incremental and eligible activities. INSERT TEXT HERE D2.6. Membership model (Maximum 1000 words, approximately 2 pages) Describe the membership model that will be used by the Entity, including how organizations can become members and partake in projects. Provide details on the rights and privileges of, and any programs or services that will be delivered to, both member organizations and non-member organizations that interact with the Entity. Explain how new members will be recruited over the life of the initiative. Explain how the model encourages collaboration between participants and highlight any collaboration requirements that are related to supported activities. If proposing a paid membership model, describe the payment structure, benefits, and limits associated with the model. INSERT TEXT HERE D2.7. Results measurement and reporting D2.7.1 Results measurement and reporting strategy (Maximum 1000 approximately 2 pages) Explain the mechanisms through which the Entity will monitor, measure and report on its performance. Specify key performance indicators. Describe how data will be collected from participants to report on results, as per the reporting requirements of the ISI outlined above, and based on the Entity’s objectives.
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