Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) National Strategic Projects Fund Guide For Applicants

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7. Review and approval process

The review process has four stages and could take approximately six months before a final decision is determined. All review tools as well as the standard contribution agreement will be available on PHAC's website at http://www.publichealth.gc.ca/fasd

1. Project proposals will first be screened for completeness and eligibility. Incomplete and ineligible applications will not be considered further, and these applicants will be notified in writing.
   
2. PHAC staff will determine which remaining proposals are most relevant to the current priorities.Other federal government departments and agencies may review the proposals at this stage.
   
3. Proposals that are complete, eligible and relevant will be sent for external review.
   
4. Proposals recommended for approval will be forwarded to the Minister of Health for a final decision. Applicants will be notified in writing once a final decision has been reached.

If the project is approved, a program consultant will contact you to draw up a legal agreement between your organization and PHAC.This agreement will specify the terms and conditions for the project.

If the project is not approved, you will receive a letter of explanation.

All projects approved under the FASD National Strategic Projects Fund are subject to the Terms and Conditions applied to such funds by the Treasury Board of Canada.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is under no obligation to provide funding, or enter into a contribution agreement as a result of this invitation to submit a proposal.

PHAC also reserves the right to:

• reject any or all proposals received in response to this invitation;
  
• accept any proposal in whole or in part; and
  
• cancel and/or re-issue this invitation to submit a proposal at any time.

Please note that PHAC will not reimburse an Applicant for costs incurred in the preparation and/or submission of a proposal in response to this invitation.

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