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Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations
Education funding for women and girls in crisis settings
Funding available
Up to 5% of project cost
Deadline
February 13, 2019
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $80 million in funding is available over five years. The program supports education projects that reduce barriers and improve quality for women and girls in fragile, conflict and crisis situations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Emergency and Relief
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Remove barriers to girls’ and women’s access to quality education
- Improve inclusive, gender-responsive education systems
- Support girls’ and women’s skills development and higher education
- Strengthen coordination across humanitarian and development actors
- Support research and evidence-building on girls’ and women’s education
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal form
- Two recent financial statements for each signatory
- Completed Local Partner(s) Information form
- Completed budget spreadsheet
- Completed Organization Attestation and Declarations and Guarantees forms
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian organizations
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Canadian for-profit organizations
- Universities, colleges, and hospitals incorporated in Canada
- Consortia with Canadian lead signatories
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not legally incorporated in Canada as signatories
- Organizations already applying as lead signatory on another proposal under this call
- Projects focused on humanitarian assistance only
- Projects involving new construction
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and benefits
- Consultants and subcontractors
- Travel, accommodation and per diems
- Field office and communication costs
- Training, reporting, and project-related equipment or supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Humanitarian assistance
- New construction
- Refugee or project recipient contributions used as cost share
- Canadian federal government sources used as cost share
- Costs outside the program's eligible project costs framework
Eligible geographic areas
- Fragile, conflict-affected, or crisis-affected countries
- ODA-eligible refugee-hosting countries
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Selection criteria
- Alignment with at least one of the three programming pillars.
- Gender equality targeted or fully integrated.
- Human rights-based approach with attention to intersecting identities.
- Demonstrated organizational capacity to implement in fragile contexts.
- Sustainability of results and risk management.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the budget template by email.
- Use the call reference in the request.
- Submit the request before the stated deadline.
- Step 2: Register or log in to the Partners@International portal.
- Ensure your organization profile is active.
- Allow time for registration processing.
- Step 3: Complete the proposal package.
- Fill out the proposal form.
- Complete the budget spreadsheet and supporting forms.
- Attach the required financial statements and local partner form.
- Step 4: Submit through the portal.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Avoid last-minute submission to reduce technical risk.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for organizational eligibility and required project parameters.
- Eligible applications are then reviewed to confirm required project experience.
- Applications meeting experience requirements proceed to merit assessment.
- Applicants are notified if the proposal is ineligible or does not meet experience requirements.
- Funding decisions are then made for selected proposals.
Additional information
- One-step application process with a shortened full proposal.
- Applications must be submitted through the Partners@International portal.
- Canadian signatories may collaborate with Canadian or international partners.
- Preference may be given to proposals with Canadian collaboration, sub-Saharan Africa activities, or innovative approaches.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations Program
What is the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations?
Up to $80 million in funding is available over five years. The program supports education projects that reduce barriers and improve quality for women and girls in fragile, conflict and crisis situations.
How much funding can be received?
Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations program?
To be eligible for the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations program, you must:
Canadian incorporated organization
Registered in Partners@International
One application as lead signatory
What expenses are eligible under Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations?
Remove barriers to girls’ and women’s access to quality education
Improve inclusive, gender-responsive education systems
Support girls’ and women’s skills development and higher education
Strengthen coordination across humanitarian and development actors
Support research and evidence-building on girls’ and women’s education
Who can I contact for more information about the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at correspondance.pid@international.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations available?
The Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations program is available across Canada.
Is the Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dismantling Barriers and Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls in Fragile, Conflict and Crisis Situations is a Partnering and Collaboration