Funding Application
Applications under the Indigenous Brokers Development Program (the "Program") are now open.
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Participating employees must self-declare and identify as either First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. This may include both Status Indians and Non-Status Indians (First Nations) per the Indian Act.
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Participating employees must be resident to Saskatchewan. All funded activities must take place within the Province of Saskatchewan.
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Although Program integrity is of the utmost importance, the intention is for the Program to be 'outcomes-based' and flexible in its delivery with limited administrative burden on brokerage employers. Accordingly:
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Unless a smaller amount is specifically requested by the brokerage, all applications will be considered for the full eligible funding amount to allow for operational unknowns (i.e. $25,000);
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All funded brokerages must complete a final Program report;
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Upon reception of the final Program report, IBAS will process reimbursement payment within 30 days (to assist brokerages with cash flow, partial funding advances may be considered on a case-by-case basis upon request);
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There is no requirement for the brokerage to use the full funded amount. Final reports may be submitted at any time within the contracted period; and
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All successful applicants will be strongly encouraged to participate in best practice sharing sessions, which will be facilitated by the Program no more than twice annually.
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If, in consultation with the brokerage, IBAS determines it is unlikely for the funded brokerage to use all its approved allocation, IBAS may reduce the approved amount commensurately.
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IBAS has established an Evaluation Framework intended to guide the fair and equitable review of applications.
Application Process
Complete the application form by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.
Successful applicants will required to be complete and sign a Program Funding Agreement, which will constitute formal approval.
Should you have any questions leading up to or during this process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the IBAS team at ibdp@ibas.ca.