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Grant Applicant Survey – Fall Round 2023
Grant Applicant Survey – Fall Round 2023
Barry
2023-10-27T13:29:31-04:00
Your participation in this survey does not affect in any way the review of your application, and you can remain anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact info.
Your experience and how we can do better
We appreciate the time and resources it takes to apply for grants. We’re grateful for any feedback you provide that will help us make it easier in the future for all applicants!
Were you affected by the tech issues our application system experienced from September 29 – October 2?
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Please rate our response to the tech issues in terms of communication, adaptation, and your overall experience:
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Overall, how straightforward and easy was the application process? (On a scale of 1 to 5)
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Did you have enough advance notice about the OCF's Fall Application Round?
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Did you know/hear about our Applicant Information Sessions?
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Did you attend one of our Applicant Information Sessions?
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Did you try to contact our team for assistance at any time while drafting or submitting your application?
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Were you able to get in touch with us?
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We're sorry that happened! Can you provide some details about your attempt to reach us?
Rate your level of satisfaction with that experience (On a scale of 1 to 5)
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Did you want to contact us but either chose not to or didn’t know how?
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I chose not to
I didn't know how
Please accept our apologies. You can always contact
grants@ocf-fco.ca
for any questions about applying for grants!
Why not?
For future application rounds, what could the OCF do to improve your experience?
Understanding our grant applicants better
The following section is not related directly with your recent experience in applying for a grant, but is part of our general efforts to understand our applicants better.
Did you use an AI composition tool (e.g. ChatGPT) to assist you in drafting this application?
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No
Did you find it useful?
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Is it something you're considering in the future?
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Are you aware of the Sustainable Development Goals?
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Learn about the
Sustainable Development Goals
Which of the 17 goals do you feel best aligns with the work of your organization?
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1 - No poverty
2 - Zero hunger
3 - Good health and well-being
4 - Quality education
5 - Gender equality
6 - Clean water and sanitation
7 - Affordable and clean energy
8 - Decent work and economic growth
9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10 - Reduced inequalities
11 - Sustainable cities and communities
12 - Responsible consumption and production
13 - Climate action
14 - Life below water
15 - Life on land
16 - Peace, justice, and strong institutions
17 - Partnerships for the goals
I'm not sure!
If different, which of the goals best aligns with the project / service / initiative you applied for?
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Same as previous response
1 - No poverty
2 - Zero hunger
3 - Good health and well-being
4 - Quality education
5 - Gender equality
6 - Clean water and sanitation
7 - Affordable and clean energy
8 - Decent work and economic growth
9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10 - Reduced inequalities
11 - Sustainable cities and communities
12 - Responsible consumption and production
13 - Climate action
14 - Life below water
15 - Life on land
16 - Peace, justice, and strong institutions
17 - Partnerships for the goals
I'm not sure!
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