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2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
Build organizational capacity in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Last Update: May 28, 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
Official resources
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
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