1. Proposals will be considered from individuals or groups working as professionals, to research, develop or implement ways to alleviate child abuse and neglect.
2. A completed application form and three letters of reference must accompany the proposal.
3. The successful candidate must agree to publish or present the results of the project to an appropriate professional group within two years of receiving Grant.
4. Grants, tenable in Canada, will be awarded biennially beginning in 2001.
5. Value will be determined biennially.
6. Deadline for applications will be 31 October beginning in 2000. The successful candidate will be announced in conjunction with IODE Founder’s day (13 February) of the following year.

A seven-member committee of selection, composed of four IODE members and three professional advisors will consider the proposals and select the recipient.