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Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV - Canada
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Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV

Capacity building for Indigenous organizations
Offered by
Government of Canada
Official source: canada.ca
Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
March 10, 2022
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in Canada

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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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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

Official resources

Official page

Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV: Apply

Program guide

how develop application

Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV: About this call for proposals

Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV: Eligibility

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

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the call for proposals objective
  • Evidence of GBV experience and organizational capacity
  • Feasibility and clarity of the work plan and timelines
  • Project sustainability beyond the funding period
  • GBA Plus consideration and involvement of the populations served

How to apply

  • Step 1: Create an ONAIS account
    • Register in the Online Application and Intake System.
    • Review and validate the organization profile before applying.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Complete the required organizational and project information.
    • Prepare the work plan, budget, and supporting information requested in the application.
  • Step 3: Submit online
    • Submit the completed application through ONAIS.
    • Keep the confirmation email sent within 24 hours as proof of receipt.

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

CFC.Rsap-Cfpe.SWC@cfc-swc.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV Program

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.

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