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International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award
Supports international development projects led by home economists
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- Funding available
- $ 4,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $4,000 annually to support international development projects led by Canadian home economists and related professionals. It funds projects in the developing world, including partnership work, evaluations, presentations, and travel tied to project delivery.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $4,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- International Activities
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian home economists
- Professionals in related fields
- Individuals
- Teams
- Organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking support for travel to international conferences.
- Applicants seeking support for International Federation for Home Economics activities.
- School-based activities normally funded by a school.
- Graduate student research under this award.
Eligible expenses
- Airfare or mileage for a guest speaker.
- Airfare for a home economist from a developing country to travel to Canada for a partnership project.
- Project-related food items used for educational, program, or research purposes.
- Other project costs tied to international partnership or evaluation activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel for Canadians to international conferences.
- Participation in International Federation for Home Economics activities.
- Food for hospitality purposes such as breaks or conference meals.
- Capital assets such as computers, recording devices, or sewing machines.
- Personal travel to conferences, workshops, or other professional development.
Eligible geographic areas
- Developing countries
- Canada, for partnership work involving a home economist from a developing country
Activities funded
- International partnership projects involving home economists.
- Exchange of ideas with associations in other countries.
- Presentations or seminars linked to project work.
- Evaluation of completed projects with potential for future cooperation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the General Grant Application Form.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the completed form as an email attachment to grants@chef-fcef.ca.
- Step 3: Await review
- The committee reviews submitted requests and may consider extension requests.
Documents Needed
- General Grant Application Form
- Original receipts at project completion
- Project report at completion
Selection criteria
- Applications must meet all fund-specific criteria.
- A home economist or related professional must be associated with the project.
- The project must fit the award’s international development purpose.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission.
- Funding is not guaranteed each year.
- Approved applicants must complete the project reporting requirements.
- Unused funds must be returned after the project.
Additional information
- More than one award may be granted.
- Applicants must submit a report and original receipts at project completion.
- Unused funds must be returned.
- Application extensions may be considered.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award Program
What is the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award?
This program provides up to $4,000 annually to support international development projects led by Canadian home economists and related professionals. It funds projects in the developing world, including partnership work, evaluations, presentations, and travel tied to project delivery.
How much funding can be received?
International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award program?
To be eligible for the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award program, you must:
A home economist must be involved.
Project must be in the developing world.
Applicant must be Canadian.
What expenses are eligible under International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award?
Airfare or mileage for a guest speaker.
Airfare for a home economist from a developing country to travel to Canada for a partnership project.
Project-related food items used for educational, program, or research purposes.
Other project costs tied to international partnership or evaluation activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award?
You can contact Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) by email at grants@chef-fcef.ca.
Where is the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award available?
The International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award program is available across Canada.
Is the International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award is a Grant and Funding