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Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices
Funding for promising practices to strengthen GBV services
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 3, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects to develop, implement, evaluate, or scale promising practices that strengthen the GBV sector. Funding is available up to $850,000 for development projects and up to $2,000,000 for scaling successful practices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 3, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a promising practice to strengthen the GBV sector
- Scale a tested and successful promising practice in a new location or with a new population
- Share the practice so others can replicate or expand it
- Engage at-risk and underserved populations and work with stakeholders
Documents Needed
- Proof of incorporation, registration, or creation under an Act
- Application form completed in ONAIS
- Project work plan
- Project budget
- Financial statements for some Quebec organizations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous governments or their agencies
- Research organizations or institutes
- Centres of expertise
- Universities, colleges, and CÉGEPs
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Provinces, territories, municipalities, and their agencies
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits for project delivery
- Professional fees, honoraria, materials, supplies, translation, and training
- Travel costs related to the project
- Project administration costs such as oversight, office space, telephones, computer equipment, IT maintenance, and accounting
- Audit costs for larger projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before a funding decision
- General operating costs not related to the project
- Capital costs such as land, buildings, or vehicles
- Board directors' salaries, allowances, and benefits
- Direct services, awareness campaigns, research-only projects, and other excluded activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through ONAIS.
- Eligible applications are assessed against the program criteria.
- Decisions are communicated by email.
- If approved, the applicant must wait to sign a funding agreement before starting work.
- Approved projects must submit progress reports and a final report.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per organization.
- You cannot apply to scale a promising practice that is part of an unfinished project.
- Projects must start no earlier than summer 2023 and end by March 31, 2026.
- A funding agreement must be signed before activities begin.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices. 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 Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices?
This program supports projects to develop, implement, evaluate, or scale promising practices that strengthen the GBV sector. Funding is available up to $850,000 for development projects and up to $2,000,000 for scaling successful practices.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices program, you must:
Canadian organization
GBV experience required
Eligible non-profit, Indigenous, research, or education body
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices?
Develop, implement, and evaluate a promising practice to strengthen the GBV sector
Scale a tested and successful promising practice in a new location or with a new population
Share the practice so others can replicate or expand it
Engage at-risk and underserved populations and work with stakeholders
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices?
You can contact Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
Where is the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices available?
The Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices is a Grant and Funding