FUNDING APPLICATION
The region's local governments have worked together and with the Province and local stakeholders to
produce a Blueprint for Action. Consisting of a set of capstone objectives and nine regional strategies,
the blueprint describes what must be done to maintain the regions' community and economic strength
in the face of changing circumstances.
The OBAC Strategies are directed principally at senior government officials, but also inform
community leaders at all levels, policy makers, private sector businesses, funding agencies,
residents, First Nations, industry associations, economic development organizations, service
providers, and interest groups. We believe the strategies are/will be most successful when/if they are
actively discussed, adapted and ultimately owned by the communities and other stakeholders in the
OBAC region that are positioned to move forward on the actions proposed. OBAC's role is to facilitate
discussion, in partnership with government. As a broadly representative body, OBAC is strategically
positioned to facilitate the necessary dialogue and engage collaboratively with other organizations to
take the strategies off the page and into the life of the region.
While working to see achievement of the Blueprint for Action, the Coalition will undertake a number of
strategically important projects. The 246 actions identified in regional strategies could lead to several
hundred projects, however, projects will stem from the Interim Action Plans created with each
strategy. These selected actions had the most potential for immediate implementation and/or were
essential for further development of the Blueprint for Action. The Coalition's role is to champion these
actions, by providing oversight, leadership and, leveraging funding and support.
OBAC will actively encourage the appropriate parties to advance all the recommendations and
specific actions identified in the strategies. It is understood, however, that this does not mean
that every action will be completed exactly as it is currently described – as work progresses and
circumstances evolve, actions are expected to fall into a number of categories:
- Addressed through existing initiatives,
- Implemented as described,
- Intent is achieved, but through different means, and
- Deferred or dropped with reasons.
The Coalition will encourage and support pilot projects that promote learning and new processes
applicable to communities across the region. The dissemination of knowledge gained will be a
required deliverable for approved projects.
Project Priority 1: Complete projects that are already underway and projects for which a financial commitment has
been made . Where a financial commitment has been made subject to other funding, the $ may be
reallocated if the project does not proceed within a reasonable time.
Project Priority 2: Invest in member led and OBAC supported projects that are ready to be operational preferably in six
months or less and produce measurable results within the fiscal year (projects may continue in
subsequent years, but must be showing tangible results). Leveraged funding from outside the region
and/or with a federal component is encouraged where possible.
Project application deadlines are:
May 27, 2011
August 26, 2011
November 25, 2011
February 24, 2012
Project selection dates are:
June 17, 2011
September 16, 2011
December 16, 2011
March 16, 2012
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