APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE
What Happens After You Apply
Step 1: Application Submission
Day 0 – Deadline Date
Applicants submit their completed application along with all required documents and declarations.
➡ Submission does not guarantee approval.
Step 2: Initial Screening (AI + Compliance Check)
Days 1–10
Applications are reviewed for:
Completeness
Basic eligibility
Alignment with Deedz’s Canada-first criteria
Incomplete or ineligible applications may be screened out at this stage.
Step 3: Anonymous Human Review
Days 11–40
Qualified applications undergo:
Anonymous evaluation by independent reviewers
Assessment of economic impact, scalability, and employment commitments
Verification of claims and documentation where required
Reviewer identities remain confidential to ensure fairness.
Step 4: Shortlisting & Sponsor Alignment
Days 41–55
Applications that meet Deedz’s criteria are shortlisted.
Approved applications are matched with aligned sponsors
Sponsor preferences (industry, region, category) are considered
Sponsors do not influence approval decisions
Step 5: Final Approval & Notification
By Day 60
Applicants are notified by email:
Approved applicants receive next-step instructions
Unsuccessful applicants are informed respectfully
➡ Rejected applicants may apply again in future cycles.
Step 6: Compliance & Funding Execution
Post-Approval
Approved applicants:
Sign compliance & repayment agreements
Finalize invoices or funding details
Arrange their required 30% contribution
Funding is transferred directly from sponsor to recipient or service provider.
Step 7: Monitoring & Impact Reporting
Ongoing
Recipients are subject to:
Periodic or surprise compliance checks
Impact reporting obligations
Continued alignment with Deedz policies
“All timelines are indicative and may vary depending on application volume, verification requirements, and sponsor availability.”
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deedz
A few questions to help you understand more about us.
No. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or funding. All applications are reviewed carefully and independently based on eligibility, alignment with Deedz’s Canada-first principles, and sponsor availability.
The full review process can take up to 60 days from the application deadline. This allows time for screening, verification, anonymous review, and sponsor alignment.
Anonymity protects fairness. It prevents bias, favoritism, influence, and bribery attempts. Applications are evaluated solely on merit, impact, and alignment — not on who submits them.
Yes. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation acknowledging receipt.
Incomplete applications may be screened out during the initial review stage. We strongly recommend reviewing all requirements and uploading all requested documents before submitting.
All applicants will be notified by email. Approved applicants will receive next-step instructions. If your application is not approved, you may apply again in a future funding round.
Yes. A rejection does not prevent you from reapplying. Many strong applications simply require refinement or better alignment and are encouraged to apply again in later cycles.
If you are requesting funding for a specific service or expense, you may be asked to provide a quote or estimate to help verify the request. This supports transparency and accountability.
Deedz may facilitate funding of up to 70% of approved costs. Applicants are responsible for contributing the remaining 30% before funding is executed.
No. Your information remains confidential. Details are only shared with a sponsor after approval and strictly for the purpose of facilitating funding.
To ensure fairness, individual application discussions are not conducted during active review periods. All updates are provided via email.
Approved applicants will:
Sign compliance and reporting agreements
Finalize funding details
Arrange their 30% contribution
Funding is transferred directly from the sponsor to you or to an approved service provider.