DWQP 2012-2013 Funded Proposal Titles

1. "Tallcree Taking Ownership Drinking Water Project"

2. "Developing a strategy for ensuring confidence in drinking water quality and quantity for the Samson Cree Nation"

3. "Assessing and Mitigating Drinking Water Quality Risks on the Chowade and Upper Halfway"

4. "Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Drinking Water Quality Program"

Drinking Water Quality Program

What is the Drinking Water Quality Program?

 The Drinking Water Quality Program (DWQP) provides funding for community-based research projects on drinking water quality on First Nations communities, south of 60º. 

 The DWQP is administered by the First Nations University of Canada, and guided by a Steering Committee. Data Analysis and Program Support of the Environmental Health Research Division of Health Canada provides the funding. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) supports the Program as a “Program Champion” and sits on the Steering Committee.

 What is community-based research? 

 Community-based research has a number of characteristics that make it different from conventional research.  Some key features of community-based research include (but are not limited to):

      Communities identify and decide on the nature of the research topic. 
• Research is relevant and beneficial to the community.
• Traditional Knowledge is incorporated into the research. The research process recognizes and uses the expertise and knowledge of community members—especially Elders.
• The research is driven by values of empowerment, capacity building and social change within the community.
• Research and results are accessible and understandable to all community members.

 
Who is eligible to apply to the DWQP?

• Any First Nations community on reserve south of 60 º that is interested in conducting research on drinking water issues.

 
The DWQP Funding Application Guide provides extensive information on the process for applying to the DWQP, a PROPOSAL TEMPLATE to follow while drafting proposals, a detailed outline of the MANDATORY CRITERIA required for the research to receive funding, and the GRADING MATRIX that is used in the Proposal Selection Process.