How do I apply for SMART Project Funding?

In general the steps are as follows:

  1. You have to have a well-defined manufacturing productivity improvement project ready to go.
  2. If you have a good idea of where improvements are needed, consider using SMART Project Funding to help fund outside experts to develop a detailed project plan (however, note that only one project per corporation can be funded, so funding of a project planning application prevents the SMART Prosperity Now Program from funding the subsequent implementation of that project).
  3. Once your plan is defined, develop a proposal that describes a clear, yet simple plan for the implementation of that project, along with a clear statement of before and after productivity measurements that will be improved when the project is complete. Download a Microsoft Word version of the application form to help you organize your proposal.
  4. Register for the Online Application System and enter the information from your proposal into the system. Only applications submitted through the SMART Prosperity Now Program’s online application system will be considered for funding. If you run into trouble technical help is available at(613) 656-1821 or via email VGOsupport@eperformance.biz. When your online application is complete, you will be able to “click” to formally submit it to the SMART Prosperity Now Program.
  5. TheSMART Prosperity Now Program will notify you if your proposal has been selected for funding and provide the next steps. Next steps will include the submission of a full business plan. This may also be downloaded from the website. Click here!

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