Project description should demonstrate that your organization is somehow invested in the project and has the capacity to make the project a success. We want to see that some up-front work has been done and that funding or on-the-ground support exists to make the OETN project a success.
Timelines must be well defined and include a start date, finish date and include any critical dates. Generally the projects we approve last between 4 to 24 months. For large endeavours lasting more than 24 months, we recommend you start your relationship with OETN by identifying a shorter phase such as an advisor to help with the design phase or implementation phase.
Please demonstrate one need and explain how the right expert or research support from OETN would enhance the quality and effectiveness of your project. OETN Advisors are consultants who provide advice. The advice and/or research support OETN provides must have a clear use or application.
Enhancing environmental sustainability in Ottawa is the common theme of all of our projects. The expert advice and/or research support must have a clear use or application towards this goal. Our experience so far has been that if your organization is looking for advice or support to produce a report that will collect dust on the shelf, it will be very difficult to answer this question.
The deliverables/outcomes of the project must be measurable, likely to happen and make a difference (substantive and potential).
