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Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window

Early-stage support for climate-gender finance vehicle design
Convergence Finance
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
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
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

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Asset owners
  • Asset managers
  • Advisory firms
  • Foundations
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Corporations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Emerging markets (global)

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

design.funding@convergence.finance

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window. 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 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

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