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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: April 21, 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Education for Refugee and Displaced Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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