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Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $500,000 USD in early-stage design funding. Supports feasibility studies or proof-of-concept for innovative blended finance vehicles integrating gender equality into climate mitigation and/or adaptation in emerging markets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Environment
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and launch preparation of innovative blended finance vehicles focused on climate change and gender equality.
- Feasibility studies for climate-gender blended finance vehicles.
- Proof-of-concept activities for climate-gender blended finance vehicles.
- Vehicle design work that mobilizes private sector capital for climate mitigation and/or adaptation in emerging markets.
Documents Needed
- Concept note or presentation (if available)
- Draft proposal using the standard feasibility study or proof-of-concept template
- Final proposal using the standard feasibility study or proof-of-concept template
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Asset owners
- Asset managers
- Advisory firms
- Foundations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Emerging markets (global)
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete questionnaire
- Fill out the design funding questionnaire on the program website before drafting an application.
- Step 2: Alignment call
- After submitting the questionnaire, schedule a brief call with the Convergence team to confirm alignment with objectives and mission.
- If available, share a concept note or presentation ahead of the call.
- Step 3: Submit draft for feedback
- Send a draft proposal at least 2 weeks before the submission deadline.
- Use the standard feasibility study or proof-of-concept template provided for the Window.
- Incorporate feedback provided within 7 business days.
- Step 4: Submit final proposal
- Submit the final proposal using the link provided via email.
Additional information
- The Window is funded by the Government of Canada.
- The focus is on the climate change and gender equality nexus in emerging markets.
- Supported vehicles are expected to align at minimum with SDG 5, SDG 13, and SDG 17.
- The Window aims to help a pipeline of vehicles reach bankability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window Program
What is the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window?
Provides up to $500,000 USD in early-stage design funding. Supports feasibility studies or proof-of-concept for innovative blended finance vehicles integrating gender equality into climate mitigation and/or adaptation in emerging markets.
How much funding can be received?
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window program?
To be eligible for the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window program, you must:
Climate-gender blended finance focus
Mitigation and/or adaptation in emerging markets
Feasibility study or proof of concept
What expenses are eligible under Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window?
Design and launch preparation of innovative blended finance vehicles focused on climate change and gender equality.
Feasibility studies for climate-gender blended finance vehicles.
Proof-of-concept activities for climate-gender blended finance vehicles.
Vehicle design work that mobilizes private sector capital for climate mitigation and/or adaptation in emerging markets.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window?
You can contact Convergence Finance by email at design.funding@convergence.finance.
Where is the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window available?
The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window program is available across Canada.
Is the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window is a Grant and Funding