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Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative
Support for gender-transformative care worker projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000,000 - $ 9,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 28, 2022
- Closing date : January 26, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This initiative supports projects addressing the needs of paid care workers through gender-transformative approaches. Funding ranges from $6,000,000 to $9,000,000 per project, with projects expected to partner with or support women’s rights, feminist, or Indigenous organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 6,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 28, 2022
- Closing date : January 26, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects addressing the needs of paid care workers.
- Gender-transformative projects supporting women’s rights and needs related to paid care work.
- Projects that partner with or support women’s rights, feminist, or Indigenous organizations.
- Projects that also address unpaid care work and women’s participation in social and economic life.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian civil society organizations.
- Invited organizations only.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by Global Affairs Canada.
Additional information
- This opportunity is part of Global Affairs Canada’s Department-Initiated – Multiple Invitations pilot.
- Only invited organizations can submit a concept note.
- Applications were accepted only from November 28, 2022 to January 26, 2023.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative. 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 Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative?
This initiative supports projects addressing the needs of paid care workers through gender-transformative approaches. Funding ranges from $6,000,000 to $9,000,000 per project, with projects expected to partner with or support women’s rights, feminist, or Indigenous organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative Funds up to $9,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 26, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative program, you must:
Invited Canadian civil society organization.
Proven care work experience.
Strong financial management capacity.
What expenses are eligible under Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative?
Projects addressing the needs of paid care workers.
Gender-transformative projects supporting women’s rights and needs related to paid care work.
Projects that partner with or support women’s rights, feminist, or Indigenous organizations.
Projects that also address unpaid care work and women’s participation in social and economic life.
Who can I contact for more information about the Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at DIMI-IMIM@international.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative available?
The Action for Paid Care Workers Initiative program is available across Canada.