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Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices - Canada
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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
Offered by
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Not-for-profit organizations

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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.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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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 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
  • 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

  • Copy of the certificate if the organization is incorporated or registered
  • Most recent financial statements, if the organization’s street address is in Quebec
  • Ministerial Order from the Government of Quebec, if the organization has received one

Official resources

Official page

Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices: Eligibility

Program guide

Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research: About

Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research: After you apply

Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research: Virtual information session

Application portal

Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research: Apply

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

  • Travel costs within the rates in the National Joint Council Travel Directive
  • Salaries and benefits for staff related to project delivery; honoraria and professional fees, including those paid to Indigenous Elders; materials and supplies; space used for project activities; translation; training related to the project; publicity and promotion; and other costs such as snacks or meals served during key project activities
  • Project oversight, project staff office space, telephones, computer equipment, IT maintenance, and accounting
  • Audit costs for projects above $300,000

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

Selection criteria

  • Priority will be given to projects that develop, put in place, and evaluate a promising practice for at-risk populations, especially those that engage men and boys as allies, prevent human trafficking, or strengthen support for victims and survivors of human trafficking.
  • Priority will be given to projects that scale a promising practice that has been tested and shown positive results.
  • Priority will be given to projects that prevent and address GBV experienced by Black or racialized women, immigrant, refugee and newcomer women, women living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ people, or northern communities.
  • Priority may be given to organizations representative of the population they serve and to other gaps deemed a priority by the Department.
  • The application will be assessed on the organization’s capacity to manage and support the project, the clarity and feasibility of the work plan and budget, and whether the project objectives, activities, and timelines align with the call.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Create an account in ONAIS
    • Register in the Online Application and Intake System.
    • Review the user guide before starting.
  • Step 2: Complete the application form
    • Fill in organization, contact, and project information.
    • Prepare the required work plan, budget, and supporting details.
  • Step 3: Submit the application online
    • Submit through ONAIS.
    • The system will send a confirmation email after submission.
  • Step 4: Wait for the decision
    • Applications are reviewed and results are sent by email.
    • If approved, the Department will provide next steps.

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

  • We recommend you attend a virtual information session.

Contacts

CFC.Demandes.financement-funding.applications.SWC@cfc-swc.gc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 1: Promising Practices Program

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 Proof of incorporation, registration, or creation under an Act Experience working on GBV issues

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) by email at CFC.Demandes.financement-funding.applications.SWC@cfc-swc.gc.ca.

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 across Canada.

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