What is a collaborative?
A collaborative consists of two or more organizations – each with specific roles and responsibilities – that jointly submit an application to achieve a common goal where there is mutual benefit, shared decision-making and accountability to each other and to the community served.
Do all organizations within a collaborative have to meet your eligibility requirements?
No. A collaborative may include both eligible and ineligible organizations, but at least one member must be an eligible organization.
Who can be the lead organization of a collaborative?
The lead organization must be either a not-for-profit incorporated organization, a registered charity, or an organization eligible to apply for OTF funding.
What does the responsibility of being the lead organization entail?
The lead organization is designated by the collaborative to sign the Letter of Agreement, accept the funds and assume responsibility for fiscal accountability and all other required reporting.
What parts of the application is the lead applicant responsible for?
The lead applicant includes their financial statements and current operating budget in the collaborative application. If financial statements or a current operating budget are produced for the collaborative, this material is to be submitted as well.