Research and Knowledge Initiative

Description: This bank describes information related to applications processed and/or approved for funding under the Research and Knowledge Initiative. The personal information may include: biographical information, contact information, educational information, electronic tags, employment equity information, financial information, language preference, name, opinions or views of – or about – individuals, photographs of individuals, signature and social insurance number.

Note: In addition to the requirements specified on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Personal Information Request form, individuals requesting information described by this bank must provide the name of the applicant identified in the application and the funding program.

Class of Individuals: Applicants, including individuals, applying for HICC grant and contribution funding, lead contacts, secondary contacts and references. Applicants include: individuals, municipal, provincial or territorial governments, public and private sector bodies, public or not-for-profit post-secondary institutions, and Indigenous groups that have applied for, and/or been approved for, funding assistance under this initiative.

Purpose: Personal information is collected pursuant to the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Act for the purpose of assessing applications and administering the Research and Knowledge Initative. Program administration includes: determining eligibility and funding approval; evaluate, review, assess and select funding applications; corresponding with applicants, monitoring the progress of funded projects, and issuing payments.

Consistent Uses: Information may be used or disclosed for program planning or management, reporting, audit, statistical purposes, policy development, analysis, research, evaluation, promotion and/or communication purposes. It may also be disclosed to other HICC programs, program specific committees, other federal institutions, external experts, and specific provincial and territorial institutions for the purpose of administering and auditing the program; assisting Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada with project review and evaluation; determining eligibility under other government programs; and confirming past federal funding sought by an applicant.

Privacy Impact Assessment: A PIA was completed in 2021 for the Research and Knowledge Initiative.

Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained for 6 years after the program close date.

RDA Number: 2021-003

Related Record Number: HICC PRB 020

TBS Registration: 20230005

Bank Number: HICC PPU 010