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Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV
Capacity building for Indigenous organizations
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 10, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $750,000 to strengthen Indigenous not-for-profit organizations working to prevent or address gender-based violence. Eligible activities focus on organizational capacity building, partnerships, planning, governance, and funding sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 10, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strengthening organizational governance and decision-making
- Improving strategic planning, evaluation, and sustainability
- Building partnerships and collaboration to prevent violence
- Improving access to funding and proposal-writing capacity
- Developing internal systems, tools, and staff capacity to support GBV prevention work
Documents Needed
- Organization mandate or experience description
- Legal incorporation or registration certificate, if applicable
- Most recent financial statements for organizations in Quebec
- Project work plan
- Project budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in Canada
- Indigenous women’s organizations
- Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations
- Indigenous informal groups applying under the $25,000 stream
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
- Groups without experience on GBV issues affecting Indigenous women, girls, or 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
- Organizations seeking to fund activities outside Canada
- Organizations applying for direct service delivery or program expansion
- Political or religious organizations
Eligible expenses
- Travel within Canada
- Project staff salaries and benefits
- Professional fees and honoraria, including Indigenous Elders
- Materials, supplies, translation, and training
- Administrative support costs such as oversight, office space, IT, and accounting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Direct service delivery or new programs
- Projects or activities outside Canada
- Construction, renovation, or real property costs
- Board or governance body salaries and benefits
- General operating costs not linked to the project, budget deficits, or debt reduction
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are confirmed by email within 24 hours of submission through ONAIS
- Eligible applications are reviewed and not all will be approved
- Decisions are communicated by email, with decisions expected in summer 2022
- Approved applicants are contacted by a program officer and must sign an agreement before starting activities
- Progress reports and a final report are required under the funding agreement
Additional information
- Applicants can only submit one application for this call for proposals.
- Funding decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
- Approved projects must not begin before the agreement is signed.
- Successful projects are announced by the Minister, and public announcements must wait until then.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV. 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 Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV?
This program offers up to $750,000 to strengthen Indigenous not-for-profit organizations working to prevent or address gender-based violence. Eligible activities focus on organizational capacity building, partnerships, planning, governance, and funding sustainability.
How much funding can be received?
Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV Funds up to $750,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV program?
To be eligible for the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV program, you must:
Indigenous not-for-profit organization in Canada
Experience with GBV issues
Complete application in ONAIS
What expenses are eligible under Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV?
Strengthening organizational governance and decision-making
Improving strategic planning, evaluation, and sustainability
Building partnerships and collaboration to prevent violence
Improving access to funding and proposal-writing capacity
Developing internal systems, tools, and staff capacity to support GBV prevention work
Who can I contact for more information about the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at CFC.Rsap-Cfpe.SWC@cfc-swc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV available?
The Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV program is available across Canada.
Is the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV is a Grant and Funding