Register for Application Assistance
Explore the initiatives DMC offers to support the application process. Attend an Information Session, drop in to Office Hours, or apply for a Mentorship Chat.
Application Assistance
Want to learn more about the DMC investment program or strengthen your proposal? Here are the ways DMC offers support during the application process.
- Information Sessions
A presentation of the program requirements, and the particularities of each investment stream. - Office Hours
An informal drop-in session for applicants to ask questions in a group setting. - Mentorship Chats
A one-on-one meeting with a DMC Program Officer for eligible organizations.
Information Sessions
Attend a one-hour virtual presentation to
- learn about the investment stream;
- understand organization and project eligibility;
- find out more about the application process; and
- gain insight into key criteria that can make a difference in the success of an application.
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Sign language interpretation is provided.
See Application Resources for recordings from 2024 Information Sessions
Office Hours
Attend a one-hour, group drop-in session to ask a DMC Program Officer a specific question about your organization’s proposal.
- October 2, 2025 at 11 a.m. EDT (bilingual)
- October 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. EDT (bilingual)
- October 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. EDT (French) NEW
- October 16, 2025 at 1 p.m. EDT (English) NEW
- October 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. EST (bilingual)
- October 30, 2025 at 3 p.m. EST (bilingual)
Bilingual sessions: questions can be asked in either English or French and will be answered in the same language. The Program Officer will provide a summary of the question and answer in the other language.
Note: The Program Officer cannot answer subjective questions about whether your topic, subject or project would receive funding. An independent Advisory Committee selects the projects recommended for investment, so there are some limitations on the questions that can be asked.
Mentorship Chats
Selected eligible applicants attend a one-on-one, 30-minute meeting with a Program Officer to provide tailored help, answer questions, and strengthen the organization’s proposal.
This initiative is available to organizations applying to DMC for the first time and equity deserving groups as described in DMC’s Equity Statement.
Submit an expression of interest by October 7, 2025. Limited spaces are available. A draw will occur in the event there are more applicants than can be accommodated. Organizations will be notified by October 14, 2025.