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Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Supports education for refugee and displaced youth
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000 - $ 20,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This call supports education projects for refugee and displaced children and youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Funding ranges from $5 million to $20 million for projects that build local capacity, provide grants, and amplify local voices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Emergency and Relief
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- International Activities
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Women & girls
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity building for local refugee- and IDP-led organizations
- Small grants for education-related programming and core activities
- Collective action and advocacy with education stakeholders
- Flexible response activities for unforeseen events
- Learning and knowledge-sharing through a community of practice
Documents Needed
- Completed concept note form, validated
- Organization Attestation form
- Two most recent financial statements
- Local Partner(s) Information form
- Logic Model form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian organizations
- Organizations working with refugee-led and IDP-led education actors
- Non-profit and civil society organizations
- Canadian universities and colleges
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-Canadian organizations as signatories
- Organizations unable to meet the cost-share requirement
- Organizations proposing profit-making projects
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits
- Consultant and subcontractor fees
- Travel, accommodation, and per diems
- Project reporting, translation, printing, and communications
- Goods, assets, supplies, and eligible refurbishment costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising activities
- Annual general meetings
- Partisan political advocacy or lobbying
- Activities outside Canada for Canadian public engagement funds
- Profit-generating projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Mali
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Uganda
Processing and Agreement
- Concept notes are first screened for eligibility.
- Eligible concept notes are assessed on merit and project experience.
- Only a limited number of applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Invitation to the full proposal stage is not a guarantee of funding.
- A final funding decision is made after review of the full application package.
Additional information
- Only one concept note may be submitted per legal entity as signatory.
- Invited applicants will have approximately 8 weeks to submit a full proposal.
- No additional funding will be provided to establish the community of practice.
- Canadian public engagement activities must target audiences based in Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa Program
What is the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
This call supports education projects for refugee and displaced children and youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Funding ranges from $5 million to $20 million for projects that build local capacity, provide grants, and amplify local voices.
How much funding can be received?
Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa Funds up to $20,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa program?
To be eligible for the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa program, you must:
Canadian legal entity
Registered in Partners@International
Minimum 5% cost share
What expenses are eligible under Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Capacity building for local refugee- and IDP-led organizations
Small grants for education-related programming and core activities
Collective action and advocacy with education stakeholders
Flexible response activities for unforeseen events
Learning and knowledge-sharing through a community of practice
Who can I contact for more information about the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at correspondance.pid@international.gc.ca.
Where is the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa available?
The Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa program is available across Canada.
Is the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa is a Grant and Funding