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Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)
Supports Indigenous-led anti-trafficking services in Ontario
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 30, 2020
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) supports Indigenous-led responses to human trafficking in Ontario. It funds community services, survivor-led initiatives, and programs for Indigenous children and youth who have been sexually exploited.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Research
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous-led anti-human trafficking services and supports
- Programs for Indigenous children and youth who have been sexually exploited through sex trafficking
- Survivor-led programs and community-based healing supports
- Culturally specific services, including residential, educational, mental health, and mentorship supports
- Prevention-focused initiatives and partnership-based service delivery
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Digital signature from the authorized signing authority
- Audited financial statements
- List of leadership or governance members
- Certificate of incorporation and certificate of insurance
Official resources
Official page
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations in Ontario
- Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
- Indigenous-led not-for-profit and for-profit corporations
- Registered Indigenous charities and public bodies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-Indigenous organizations
- Non-legal entities
Eligible expenses
- Project staff and operating costs
- Research, planning, and development
- Resource production, design, printing, translation, and accessible formats
- Outreach and project-related events
- Honoraria and approved start-up or time-limited project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual general meetings, budget deficits, and membership fees
- Fundraising, committee meetings, political meetings, and religious activities
- Costs covered by other government funding
- Contingency or unexplained miscellaneous costs
- Activities outside Ontario and refundable HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Proposed approach and alignment with priorities: 40%
- Reporting and performance-measure plan: 10%
- Partnerships and collaboration: 20%
- Project delivery and organizational capacity: 30%
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines and FAQs
- Read the full call for applications guidelines.
- Review the FAQs and program information.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete all required sections in Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Prepare the required attachments and supporting materials.
- Step 3: Submit through TPON
- Submit the application and attachments online through the Transfer Payment Ontario portal.
- Use the portal to provide the project information, budget, performance measures, and partnership details.
- Step 4: Follow up if needed
- If you cannot complete an online application, notify the Provincial Anti-Human Trafficking Coordination Office.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed against program criteria and priorities
- The ministry may compare proposals and select those that best meet the fund’s objectives
- Successful applicants sign a funding agreement with reporting and accountability requirements
- Funding is released in installments under the agreement
- Recipients must provide regular reports and are monitored during the funding period
Additional information
- Applicants must use the Transfer Payment Ontario portal.
- Applications must include a Theory of Change.
- Funding is subject to a formal agreement with reporting requirements.
- Applicants may submit more than one proposal if they can manage multiple projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) Program
What is the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)?
The Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) supports Indigenous-led responses to human trafficking in Ontario. It funds community services, survivor-led initiatives, and programs for Indigenous children and youth who have been sexually exploited.
Who is eligible for the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) program?
To be eligible for the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) program, you must:
Indigenous legal entity in Ontario
Complete TPON application
Aligned with program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)?
Indigenous-led anti-human trafficking services and supports
Programs for Indigenous children and youth who have been sexually exploited through sex trafficking
Survivor-led programs and community-based healing supports
Culturally specific services, including residential, educational, mental health, and mentorship supports
Prevention-focused initiatives and partnership-based service delivery
Who can I contact for more information about the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at antitraffickingoffice@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-327-7010.
Where is the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) available?
The Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF)?
Anti-Human Trafficking Indigenous-led Initiatives Fund (ILIF) is funded by Government of Ontario