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2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund - Canada
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2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund

Build organizational capacity in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

This funding supports capacity-building projects for 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks across Canada. It provides up to $600,000 for eligible incorporated or registered organizations to improve areas such as governance, financial management, collaboration, people management, planning, learning, and organizational development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • LGBTQ+ community
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Strengthening organizational decision-making practices
  • Improving financial management practices
  • Building collaboration and network capacity
  • Enhancing people management and organizational effectiveness
  • Supporting planning, learning, and organizational development (including learning about 2SLGBTQI+ challenges and barriers)

Documents Needed

  • Proof of incorporation or registration (unless applying under Stream 2)
  • Organization mandate
  • Description of the organization’s experience working with 2SLGBTQI+ communities

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian not-for-profit 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations
  • Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ community networks
  • Incorporated or registered organizations (Stream 1)
  • Organizations not yet incorporated or registered (Stream 2)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund?

This funding supports capacity-building projects for 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks across Canada. It provides up to $600,000 for eligible incorporated or registered organizations to improve areas such as governance, financial management, collaboration, people management, planning, learning, and organizational development.

How much funding can be received?

2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund program?

To be eligible for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund program, you must: Canadian not-for-profit Primarily serves 2SLGBTQI+ communities Incorporated/registered (or Stream 2)

What expenses are eligible under 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund?

Strengthening organizational decision-making practices Improving financial management practices Building collaboration and network capacity Enhancing people management and organizational effectiveness Supporting planning, learning, and organizational development (including learning about 2SLGBTQI+ challenges and barriers)

Who can I contact for more information about the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund?

You can contact Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).

Where is the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund available?

The 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund is a Grant and Funding

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