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Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)
Supports organizations building investment readiness
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 10, 2022
- Closing date : February 18, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported organizations that help social purpose organizations build investment readiness and access social finance. It funded market analysis, new products and services, business planning, and technical expertise, with total program funding of $45,815,426.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 10, 2022
- Closing date : February 18, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building investment readiness for social purpose organizations.
- Delivering support to improve access to social finance.
- Strengthening the social innovation and social finance ecosystem.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives or mutuals
- Municipalities
- Provincial and territorial government entities
- Indigenous organizations, international organizations, and for-profit organizations with non-commercial activities
Eligible expenses
- Market analysis services
- Development of new products and services
- Business plan development
- Technical expertise and support
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through a two-round call for proposals process.
- Identified organizations meeting the criteria were invited to submit proposals.
- Other eligible organizations could also choose to apply during each round.
- Successful organizations were expected to sign funding agreements.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per organization under this process.
- The program uses a two-round call for proposals process.
- Organizations serving or led by equity-deserving groups were encouraged to apply.
- Funded projects are delivered through an intermediary model.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) Program
What is the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)?
This program supported organizations that help social purpose organizations build investment readiness and access social finance. It funded market analysis, new products and services, business planning, and technical expertise, with total program funding of $45,815,426.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 18, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) program?
To be eligible for the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) program, you must:
Located in Canada
Eligible organization type
Experience delivering grants
What expenses are eligible under Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)?
Building investment readiness for social purpose organizations.
Delivering support to improve access to social finance.
Strengthening the social innovation and social finance ecosystem.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.CN.PPI-IRP.NC.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) available?
The Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2) is a Grant and Funding