International Development Assistance Program

• The Canadian government funding under a grant or contribution agreement will not exceed 100% of the total eligible expenditures for a project.
• Up to 15% of the total value of a contribution agreement may be held back and paid upon final reporting and completion of all requirements.
• Advance payments of contributions may be made based on estimated cash flow requirements, as agreed with the department.
• No defined maximum amount payable per recipient or project due to program flexibility and operational exceptions.
• Recovery of excess funds applies if a recipient receives more funding than required; repayment or withholding of amounts may be enforced.

• The applicant must be an entity (including individuals) with a legal personality recognized in domestic and/or international law, such as corporations, organizations, or institutions capable of delivering aid activities.
• The applicant must have objectives compatible with Canadian government policy decisions and Canada's international development assistance priorities.
• The organization must demonstrate appropriate management and financial capacity, as evidenced by governance documents and recent financial statements.
• The applicant should have a proven record or appropriate capacity for delivery of development assistance or related projects.
• The project must be primarily for the benefit of people in developing countries or countries in transition.

Who is eligible?

• All levels of government of recipient countries, including their institutions, organizations, and agencies
• All levels of government of other donor countries, including their institutions, organizations, and agencies
• Canadian provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, including their institutions, organizations, and agencies
• Entities (including individuals) with legal personality recognized in domestic and/or international law, other than all levels of any government, capable of delivering aid activities
• Community-based organizations and associations in recipient countries
• Crown corporations and their subsidiaries for specific programs or projects
• International financial institutions
• Canadian civil society organizations
• The private sector
• Publicly funded institutions

Who is not eligible

• Organizations with a demonstrably unsound financial position where no reasonable risk mitigation strategy exists.
• Entities whose objectives or activities are not compatible with Government of Canada policy decisions or Canada’s international development assistance objectives.
• Recipients that have been deemed ineligible due to Global Affairs Canada policy decisions.
• Entities whose past record or documentation fails to show capacity to implement a project successfully.

Eligible expenses

• Cost of goods, including commodities and associated shipping or transportation expenses.
• Cost of services such as project-related salaries, benefits, and specific per diem fees.
• Expenses for equipment and associated installation or maintenance.
• Overhead expenses as agreed to by the department.
• Purchase of eligible carbon offset credits verified by recognized third parties (e.g., Gold Standard, VER+, VERRA).
• Other actual or reasonable project-related expenses, as detailed in the funding agreement.
• Expenses for planning, such as feasibility studies, conceptualization, specifications, or design.
• Costs related to monitoring, evaluation, and audit of projects.
• Institutional support costs.
• Analysis, research, and knowledge-building activities relevant to development issues, including attendance at conferences, meetings, training, and negotiations.

Eligible geographic areas

• Entities located in Canada, including provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, and their institutions, organizations, and agencies.
• Recipients in developing countries or territories as recognized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) / Development Assistance Committee (DAC) lists.
• Organizations in other donor countries recognized by the funding body.

• Demonstrated capacity and satisfactory history in delivering development assistance or relevant experience.
• Strength of management and financial capability, including risk management and results reporting systems.
• Alignment with Global Affairs Canada’s priorities, objectives, and expected results.
• Internal management practices, such as open and transparent governance and reliable financial, management, and procurement practices.
• Quality of reporting capacity and ability to measure and report expected results.

• Reporting requirements may include the submission of annual or narrative reports to Global Affairs Canada, depending on the type of agreement.
• Official bilingual communications and application forms are available in both English and French, in accordance with the Official Languages Act.
• Holdbacks of up to 15% of contribution values can be applied, released only after final accounting and reporting.
• Advance or single payments may be made in exceptional circumstances, such as humanitarian emergencies, based on fiduciary risk assessment.