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Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research
Community research to improve GBV services
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Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $400,000 for community-based research projects that address GBV and improve services for underserved groups. Eligible projects include data collection, qualitative research, community engagement, and sharing findings with affected communities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based research on GBV
- Data collection using qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, surveys, questionnaires, case studies, and visual or creative methods
- Research that is community-driven and action- or change-oriented
- Sharing research findings with affected communities and stakeholders
Documents Needed
- Copy of the certificate if you selected incorporated
- Copy of the certificate if you selected registered
- Most recent financial statements if your organization’s street address is in Quebec and it meets one of the criteria of the Act
- Ministerial Order from the Government of Quebec, if your organization has received one
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit and for-profit organizations
- Research organizations or institutes
- Centres of expertise
- Universities, colleges, and CÉGEPs
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Canada
- Organizations without incorporation or registration
- Applicants without GBV experience
- Projects that intend to generate profit, where that is not allowed by the stream requirements
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for project staff
- Honoraria and professional fees
- Materials and supplies
- Travel, translation, training, and outreach costs
- Administrative costs such as office space, telephones, IT maintenance, and accounting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Formal evaluation of existing projects or programs
- Projects that only use quantitative research methods
- Sub-contracting the entire project to an outside party
- Activities outside Canada
- General operating costs, capital costs, and debt-related expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- The application shows that the organization can manage and support the project
- The application identifies needs that are relevant to the call for proposals and shows the organization considered the results of their GBA Plus
- The application demonstrates that the populations who will benefit from the project will be involved in the project
- The project objectives align with the call for proposals objective and the research methods are sound, appropriate, and comprehensive
- The work plan and application provide a clear description of each activity, the activities are eligible and measurable, the work plan provides clear and feasible timelines, and proposals from organizations representative of the population they serve or addressing any other gap may be prioritized
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an ONAIS account
- Open an account in the Online Application and Intake System.
- Use the ONAIS user guide to set up and manage the account.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Enter organization information, contacts, and mandate details.
- Prepare project information, work plan, and budget.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Review the application in ONAIS.
- Submit the application through the system before the deadline.
- Step 4: Keep confirmation and follow-up
- Check the account email for receipt confirmation.
- Wait for any follow-up or requests for more information.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only if they are eligible and complete
- Eligible proposals are assessed against the call’s criteria and objectives
- Decisions are communicated by email by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality
- If approved, a program officer contacts the applicant and an agreement must be signed before work begins
- Approved projects must submit progress and final reports under the funding agreement
Additional information
- Organizations can only apply once.
- Projects must include ethics approval before research begins.
- Applicants are encouraged to take the free GBA Plus course before applying.
- Funded projects may require progress and final reporting under the agreement.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research Program
What is the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research?
This program provides up to $400,000 for community-based research projects that address GBV and improve services for underserved groups. Eligible projects include data collection, qualitative research, community engagement, and sharing findings with affected communities.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research Funds up to $400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research program, you must:
Be a Canadian organization with proof of incorporation or registration, or be created under an Act
Have experience working on GBV issues
Meet the eligible organization type and partnership requirements for the community-based research stream
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research?
Community-based research on GBV
Data collection using qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, surveys, questionnaires, case studies, and visual or creative methods
Research that is community-driven and action- or change-oriented
Sharing research findings with affected communities and stakeholders
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research?
You can contact Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) by email at CFC.Rsap-Cfpe.SWC@cfc-swc.gc.ca.
Where is the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research available?
The Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Promising Practices and Community-based Research - Stream 2: Community-Based Research is a Grant and Funding