The Resource Allocation Competition (RAC) from the Compute Canada Federation is a way that many researchers across Canada gain access to computing and storage resources to assist with their research. This can range from a few dozen cores and some extra terrabytes of storage to thousands of cores and hundreds of terrabytes of storage. This annual competition is open for applications each October. This session will quickly cover the most important things to consider when submitting an application to maximize success and then open the floor to questions.