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Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV
Capacity building for Indigenous GBV organizations
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Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV supports Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in Canada to strengthen capacity for preventing or addressing gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Eligible activities include governance, strategic planning, 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
- Assess and improve board effectiveness; develop a mission and mandate; and establish bylaws and policies
- Develop and implement a strategic plan, a results evaluation plan, a sustainability plan, and a succession plan
- Increase the impact and effectiveness of violence prevention programs; learn how to write funding proposals; and build partnerships or funding relationships
- Build partnerships, include different Indigenous communities, gather Indigenous communities in a safe space, and collaborate on advocacy initiatives
- Incorporate your organization online; create a board or governing body; improve human resources tools using GBA Plus; mentor and coach other organizations; research needs and evidence; and create processes and systems to measure performance and risk
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in Canada
- Stream 1: a registered or incorporated Indigenous not-for-profit organization
- Stream 2: a non-registered or non-incorporated Indigenous not-for-profit organization applying for up to $25,000
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 costs within Canada
- Salaries and benefits for staff related to project delivery
- Honoraria and professional fees, including those paid to Indigenous Elders for their services during the project
- Materials and supplies; facilities used for project activities; translation; training related to the project; publicity and promotion; and other costs such as refreshments or meals served during key project activities
- Project oversight; project staff office space; telephones; computer equipment; IT maintenance; and accounting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Services or programs like personal support, health and wellness workshops, and career help, including creating new services or programs or expanding existing services or programs
- Activities outside of Canada or dealing with issues in other countries
- Construction and renovation; purchase, lease, or long-term rental of real property
- Religious or politically partisan activities
- General operating costs not related to the project; capital costs such as land, buildings, or vehicles; salaries, allowances, and benefits for directors of a board or other governance body; budget deficits, debt reduction, organizational reserves, endowment funds; costs incurred before a funding decision is made; and further distribution of funds
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?
Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV supports Indigenous not-for-profit organizations in Canada to strengthen capacity for preventing or addressing gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Eligible activities include governance, strategic planning, 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 organizations in Canada with experience working on GBV issues
Canadian, legally constituted organizations; Stream 2 applicants do not have to be legally constituted
Complete applications with a valid incorporation or registration certificate for Stream 1
What expenses are eligible under Increasing the Capacity of Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations to address GBV?
Assess and improve board effectiveness; develop a mission and mandate; and establish bylaws and policies
Develop and implement a strategic plan, a results evaluation plan, a sustainability plan, and a succession plan
Increase the impact and effectiveness of violence prevention programs; learn how to write funding proposals; and build partnerships or funding relationships
Build partnerships, include different Indigenous communities, gather Indigenous communities in a safe space, and collaborate on advocacy initiatives
Incorporate your organization online; create a board or governing body; improve human resources tools using GBA Plus; mentor and coach other organizations; research needs and evidence; and create processes and systems to measure performance and risk
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