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Community Forum Program (CFP) The Community Forum Program (CFP) is designed to provide an opportunity for CSC to:
The objectives of the Community Forum Program are to:
How the Program WorksForums are organized by a registered non-profit organization and sponsored by CSC. Non-profit organizations are eligible to receive up to a maximum of $10,000 per forum under this program. Each forum is a partnership between the host organization and CSC. Additional partnerships are encouraged in order to draw on expertise, find assistance, or sustain the work started at a forum. In all cases, it is compulsory that all forum organizers work closely with CSC staff. Having representatives of the local Citizen Advisory Committee, where one exists in close proximity would also be considered a benefit to the success of a forum. Once a forum is held, the program requires that non-profit organizations complete and forward a report to CSC. These reports ensure that program objectives are met. As well, they enable CSC to feature best practices and share lessons learned on its Internet site. ThemesThe Community Forum Program will accept applications from non-profit organizations that clearly focus on building a network of community support to assist offenders in their reintegration efforts. Applications must address one of the following themes:
ConsultationCommunity forums present an excellent opportunity for the community to provide their ideas or views on correctional issues, policies, programs and initiatives to CSC. In addition to selecting a theme, each forum must include a consultation component in their agenda. Each forum organizer is required to:
Please see the application form for further details. SustainabilityWhen preparing applications and planning forums, organizers should think about building local capacity to continue or sustain any initiatives that result from the forum by creating as many partnerships as possible. It is important to ask the question "where do we go from here?" For example, there are opportunities for further funding from the National Crime Prevention Centre's Crime Prevention Action Fund. If you would like to pursue this option, CSC can support you in applying for funds. More information can be found on the National Crime Prevention Centre Web site at: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/cp/cpaf_index-en.asp. How to ApplyNon-profit organizations must fill in the application form. Completed applications may be sent by mail, faxed or e-mailed. Please see the Contact Information section for details. Applications will be accepted on or before: First Intake: JUNE 1, 2007 Second Intake: OCTOBER 12, 2007 FundingNon-profit organizations may receive up to a maximum of $10,000 per forum and are eligible to receive 80% up front. The remaining 20% will be payable upon submission of a final report which will include participant evaluations and a budget breakdown. A clear outline of projected costs must be included in the application form. If the projected costs change significantly during the planning of a forum, a revised budget must be submitted to CSC. Funding for community forums is limited. Projects that demonstrate they can best meet objectives are given priority. Application forms need to be completed by non-profit organizations. Eligible Costs
Non-Eligible Costs
Evaluating and Reporting ResultsOne of the requirements of the Community Forum Program is to evaluate and report the results of each forum to:
A final report must be submitted before the final payment is transferred to the host organization. The final report must include an overview of the forum, the results of the consultation component and a complete budget breakdown. As well, a standard evaluation form is required to be completed by forum participants and be submitted with the final report. Please note that summaries of the final reports will be posted on the CSC Web site. Please submit them in electronic format. All final reports are due 30 days after a forum has been held. All final reports are due 30 days after a forum has been held. Contact InformationFor further information or to apply for funding, please contact: Email: cfp-pfc@csc-scc.gc.ca Laurie Walinga Tel: (613) 947-9406 DownloadsFor those non-profit organizations that received funding this fiscal year, templates are available for advertising, evaluating, and reporting on your forum.
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Last Updated:
2007.09.17
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