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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
Official resources
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
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 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