Best Practice Champions Network
Eligibility and Deadline
All individuals who have completed the Best Practice Champions training (in-person workshop, virtual learning series, virtual workshop or eLearn course), and who have obtained the support of their organization, may apply for funding.
Champions may submit an application once per fiscal year (April-March) on behalf of their organization for funding of up to $1,000.00 CAD. This may be used to fund one or more Open House events. Although applications will be accepted throughout the year, funding is granted on a first come, first served basis. Please note: applications must be submitted a minimum of four weeks in advance of the proposed Open House event.
Applications require the following details & must be submitted here: BPC Open House Funding Application
- Description of networking event(s) including how the event will profile champions and BPG implementation projects, and provide opportunities for networking and collaboration with the organization and across the region/community;
- Statement confirming that the Government of Ontario and local public health directives will be followed during a pandemic (e.g., COVID-19);
- Budget breakdown – funding can be used to cover refreshments, materials, honoraria, and etc;
- Marketing strategy, including audience (internal and external partners) and methods of promotion;
- Engagement plan for stakeholders internal and external to your organization;
- Evaluation plan;
- Name and email of the champion who is applying for funding;
- Name and contact information of an individual at the organization responsible for supervising/overseeing the event. This must be a person with signing authority such as a Director, Chief Nursing Executive/Officer. Note: Payment will be sent to the organization to the attention of this individual
- Letter of support from the director/chief nursing executive or officer
