Bulletin regarding the ICP program of the CDI

27 Oct 2009

Update on the Innovative Co-operatives Projects grant process, 28 October 2009

The list of projects recommended by the program’s external Selection Committee has been forwarded to the Minister’s office for his review and final approval.

Although we had hoped that the successful proponents would have received news by now, it looks as though patience will be required for the time being.

Unsuccessful proponents, however, have received letters from the ICP staff in the CCA’s Ottawa office. Feedback on the applications will be available and should help groups, if they wish, to make revised applications.

Points to note:

·      The next deadline for ICP applications will be 31 December 2009.

·      The revised application form and guide are now available on the newly-updated CDI section of the CCA site (see http://cccm.coopscanada.coop/en).

·      Details relating to the successful proponents will be posted there when available, as well as on the BCCA site.

·      Staff in the BCCA office expect to offer, as we did with the earlier round of submissions, a review service intended to help strengthen your application. Details will be posted before long.

Rick Marcuse

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