Status of Women committee  Okay.

Status of Women committee  I think I created that confusion.

Status of Women committee  It was in 2007.

Status of Women committee  I would add that, when projects are being designed, we often try to create that sustainability by seeking out partners. For the longer-term success of the initiatives, we'll ask that the community involvement be part of the mix of the project. It creates engagement and ownership

Status of Women committee  We had some 330 applications for the blueprint projects: 65 were funded and 15 were youth- and girl-specific.

Status of Women committee  Definitely. Like every program, there is a range in terms of quality and alignment with our program. There are some professional applicants out there. There are always a certain percentage of projects that are not relevant to what we're trying to achieve. This being said, a large

Status of Women committee  It's always a competitive process, yes.

Status of Women committee  In terms of money available for grants and contributions, the money that goes out to groups has approximately doubled since 2007.

Status of Women committee  That's correct. The grants and contributions component went from some $10 million to close to $19 million.

Status of Women committee  It's a rare circumstance in government.

Status of Women committee  As to process, since June 2010, we've been involving other federal departments as much as possible. We are seeking their input on our project proposals and we are seeking opportunities to piggyback and co-fund certain initiatives. This also allows us to engage departments that sh

Status of Women committee  It can be challenging, because each program or department has its own terms and conditions. However, we look for things such as value for money. We look for alignment with our three pillars, and we consider whether there are emerging issues and whether they align with the priorit

Status of Women committee  Absolutely.

Status of Women committee  Yes.

Status of Women committee  For instance, before we do a call for proposal we'll consult with members of the federal family in other departments to see if there's an alignment there. What that—