Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations

• Online funding application form
• Project work plan template
• Project budget template

Who is eligible?

• Black-led Canadian not-for-profit organizations
• Canadian not-for-profit organizations serving primarily Black populations
• Canadian national not-for-profit organizations offering corrections and community reintegration programming

Who is not eligible

• Government departments, including the RCMP
• Federal Crown corporations
• Organizations without the legal capacity to enter into an agreement

Eligible expenses

• Salaries, wages, benefits, and honoraria related to the project.
• Rent, utilities, building maintenance, insurance, taxes, office equipment, minor capital, and program materials.
• Travel and living costs, training expenses, and professional or consulting fees tied to project delivery.
• Computer services, research and data costs, translation, interpretation, shipping, printing, postage, and distribution.
• Administrative costs directly related to the project, and culturally appropriate expenses such as community feasts, ceremonies, gatherings, circles, and gifts up to $100.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Interest charges and borrowing costs
• Travel for delegates or participants not directly related to the project
• Non-monetary transactions such as amortization

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Completeness, eligibility, and conformity with mandatory application requirements.
• Alignment with the program’s objectives and priorities.
• Applicant capacity and project readiness to develop, deliver, manage, monitor, and evaluate the work within the timeframe.
• Overall merit and viability, including reasonable costs, ethical considerations, partner support, and potential to continue after federal funding.
• Preference may be given to proposals that demonstrate support for Black, youth, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, elderly, vulnerable, and other diverse communities.

• Step 1: Review requirements
  • Read the program information carefully.
  • Confirm that your organization and proposed work fit one of the two funding streams.
  • Download or access the required work plan and budget templates.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Complete the online funding application form.
  • Answer every question and respect the character limits.
  • Prepare the project work plan and project budget using the mandatory templates.
  • Attach all required documents and information.
• Step 3: Submit online
  • Send the completed application through the online application form provided by Public Safety Canada.
  • Submit before the stated deadline.
• Step 4: Receive confirmation
  • Check for the confirmation email showing that your application was received.

• Applicants receive a confirmation email after submitting the application.
• Applications are first reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
• Eligible applications then undergo a detailed merit review and committee assessment.
• All applicants are notified of the decision using the contact information provided in the application.
• Successful applicants must enter into a funding agreement setting the terms, conditions, and project start date.

• Information sessions are offered to help applicants understand the application process.
• Accessibility support and alternative application formats are available on request.
• Recipients retain copyright over intellectual property created under the funding agreement, unless additional clauses apply.
• Any redistribution of contribution funding must be clearly defined and pre-approved.