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Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)
Supports women’s municipal leadership and inclusion
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
June 10, 2022
Opened April 25, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
FCPL supports women’s participation and retention in municipal leadership through inclusive local initiatives. It also offers related resources and tools on gender parity, representation, and safer local political participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives for inclusive communities.
- Actions that support women’s participation in municipal politics.
- Resources and tools to promote parity in municipal leadership.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments from all regions of the country.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Canada.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to initiatives targeting underrepresented women, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, youth, and LGBTQ2S+ women.
- Small and rural communities are encouraged to apply.
Additional information
- Implemented by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
- Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) Program
What is the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)?
FCPL supports women’s participation and retention in municipal leadership through inclusive local initiatives. It also offers related resources and tools on gender parity, representation, and safer local political participation.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 10, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) program?
To be eligible for the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) program, you must:
Municipal governments
Initiatives supporting women in local leadership
What expenses are eligible under Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)?
Initiatives for inclusive communities.
Actions that support women’s participation in municipal politics.
Resources and tools to promote parity in municipal leadership.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at media@fcm.ca or by phone at 613-907-6395.
Where is the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) available?
The Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) program is available across Canada.