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Capacity Building Fund
Supports women's capacity-building in Canada
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
December 11, 2018
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Women’s Program capacity-building call for proposals supports non-profit women’s organizations and Indigenous organizations in Canada to advance gender equality. Budget 2018 announced 100 million dollars over five years for the program, which strengthens organizational capacity and supports a viable women’s movement. It funds training, skills development, community mobilization, and collaborative work on women’s issues.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that strengthen organizational capacity.
- Training, skills development, and community mobilization.
- Collaborative work to advance issues affecting women.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated non-profit organizations in Canada.
- Women’s organizations whose principal objective is to promote gender equality for women in Canada.
- Indigenous organizations working closely to advance equality for Indigenous women in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Differential and essential project costs, including salaries and professional fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, vehicles, and other major capital expenses, except computer equipment such as desktop computers, laptops, and other small peripherals necessary to carry out the project.
- Salaries and benefits of board members or other decision-making bodies.
- Canada Revenue Agency penalties or payroll penalties.
- Budget deficits, debt reduction, increase in assets, and endowments.
- Costs incurred before a funding decision.
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to community-based organizations.
- Projects should lead to positive change for the Calgarians served by the organization.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access FIMS
- Go to the Funding Information Management System (FIMS).
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Prepare and fill out the application through FIMS.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application through FIMS.
Processing and Agreement
- All applications are reviewed for eligibility.
- Only applications that meet all eligibility criteria are evaluated further using the criteria listed in the applicant guide.
Additional information
- All applicant organizations receive a system-generated email confirming that their application was received.
- If no email is received within 24 hours, check the spam folder and contact technical support.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capacity Building Fund Program
What is the Capacity Building Fund?
The Women’s Program capacity-building call for proposals supports non-profit women’s organizations and Indigenous organizations in Canada to advance gender equality. Budget 2018 announced 100 million dollars over five years for the program, which strengthens organizational capacity and supports a viable women’s movement. It funds training, skills development, community mobilization, and collaborative work on women’s issues.
Who is eligible for the Capacity Building Fund program?
To be eligible for the Capacity Building Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally incorporated non-profit organization in Canada.
The applicant must be a women’s organization whose principal objective is to promote gender equality for women in Canada.
The applicant must be an Indigenous organization working closely to advance equality for Indigenous women in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Capacity Building Fund?
Projects that strengthen organizational capacity.
Training, skills development, and community mobilization.
Collaborative work to advance issues affecting women.
Where is the Capacity Building Fund available?
The Capacity Building Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Capacity Building Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capacity Building Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Capacity Building Fund?
Capacity Building Fund is funded by City of Calgary (WCEF), Government of Canada