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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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Equality Fund — General Funding. 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 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)