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Equality Fund — General Funding
Flexible multiyear funding for feminist organizations
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides core, flexible, multiyear funding for organizations in ODA-eligible countries. It supports women’s funds, women-run organizations, feminist funds, and movement-building efforts, with grants of up to five years.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for local organizations.
- Funding for feminist and women’s funds.
- Resourcing movement spaces such as convenings, networks, coalitions, and alliances.
- Support for feminist responses to crises.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women’s funds.
- Women-run organizations.
- Feminist funds.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- International non-governmental organizations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding for individuals.
- Funding for international NGOs such as Oxfam or Greenpeace.
Eligible geographic areas
- ODA-eligible countries.
- Africa, through African Women’s Development Fund for regional Catalyze grantmaking.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are not accepted every year.
- The last call for proposals was in June 2024.
- The next call is expected to be in 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Equality Fund — General Funding Program
What is the Equality Fund — General Funding?
This program provides core, flexible, multiyear funding for organizations in ODA-eligible countries. It supports women’s funds, women-run organizations, feminist funds, and movement-building efforts, with grants of up to five years.
Who is eligible for the Equality Fund — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Equality Fund — General Funding program, you must:
Based in an ODA-eligible country.
Women’s fund, women-run, or feminist organization.
Fits an Equality Fund funding stream.
What expenses are eligible under Equality Fund — General Funding?
Support for local organizations.
Funding for feminist and women’s funds.
Resourcing movement spaces such as convenings, networks, coalitions, and alliances.
Support for feminist responses to crises.
Who can I contact for more information about the Equality Fund — General Funding?
You can contact Equality Fund (EF) by email at hello@equalityfund.ca or by phone at 1-855-640-1872.
Where is the Equality Fund — General Funding available?
The Equality Fund — General Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Equality Fund — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Equality Fund — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Equality Fund — General Funding?
Equality Fund — General Funding is funded by Equality Fund (EF)