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Global Programmes - Capacity Building

Q: Where is the Global Programmes - Capacity Building available?

The Global Programmes - Capacity Building program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Global Programmes - Capacity Building a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Global Programmes - Capacity Building is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Global Programmes - Capacity Building?

Global Programmes - Capacity Building is funded by Swiss Re Foundation

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Capacity building to strengthen resilience and living conditions

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

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

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This programme supports initiatives to develop human skills and strengthen the social environment. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and eligible activities focus on improving living conditions and resilience.

Activities funded

Capacity-building initiatives to develop human skills.
Projects that improve the social environment.
Activities aimed at improving living conditions and resilience.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 48,500

Skills and resilience training for newcomers and unemployed adults

$ 49,750

Trauma-informed youth support program with staff training and tools

Documents Needed

How to apply

Step 1: Choose application route

Confirm whether you are applying under “Global Programmes” or under “Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year”.

Step 2: Access the application form

For “Global Programmes”, use the online application process on the funder website.
For “Communities - Americas, Local Charity of the Year”, download the application form from the funder website.

Step 3: Submit the application

Complete and submit the application via the funder’s online process (Global Programmes) or using the downloaded form as directed (Communities - Americas).

Processing and Agreement

Applicants are notified within 8–12 weeks if their project is selected as a finalist for submission to the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees makes decisions on project applications four times per year.

Additional information

Applicants are informed within 8–12 weeks if their project becomes a finalist for Board submission.
Project applications are decided by the Board of Trustees four times a year.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Programmes - Capacity Building Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Global Programmes - Capacity Building. 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.