Application Process

If you would like to apply for the Steps Leadership Speaker’s Network funding support, please do the following:

• The applicant is responsible for contacting, contracting and paying the speaker directly
• The applicant should submit a request in writing to the Project Manager – Steps to Leadership
• The application letter should be submitted on the organization’s letterhead and include the following information:
  • Contact information – name, organization, phone number, email, fax
  • Event details – date and location
  • Objective/purpose of the event
  • Expected audience – who and how many
  • Speaker that has been chosen and confirmation that arrangement has been made with the speaker
  • How will the event benefit the community?
  • Estimate of speaker expenses and how much financial support are you applying for
• The decision will be made by the Project Manager – Steps to Leadership
• Applicants will be informed of the decision in writing – an offer letter will be included which is to be signed and returned
• Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the event.  Failure to submit the receipts within the designated timeframe may result in the money being allocated to other events.  Extensions may be granted upon approval of the Project Manager

Please send all applications to:

Attn: Michele Hill

Rural Ontario Institute

5653 Highway #6 North R.R.#5

Guelph ON N1H 6J2

Recognition of the Contribution of Steps to Leadership to an Event

The applicant agrees to recognize Steps to Leadership (including its partners and funders) in public acknowledgement of the funding.  This includes (but is not limited to) the inclusion of logos and Steps to Leadership reference on signage and promotional materials.  The offer letter will specify the visibility and recognition requirements of Steps to Leadership.