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Issues Affecting Women Programme

Q: What is the Issues Affecting Women Programme?

This program offers substantial financial support to organizations working to promote women's rights and address violence against women. Funding ranges from USD 25,000 to USD 7 million, with an average award of USD 600,000, aimed at fostering long-term social change and movement building.

Q: How much funding can be received?

Issues Affecting Women Programme Funds up to 7000000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Issues Affecting Women Programme a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Issues Affecting Women Programme is a undefined

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Issues Affecting Women Programme?

Issues Affecting Women Programme is funded by Oak Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Issues Affecting Women Programme program?

To be eligible for the Issues Affecting Women Programme program, you must: Women-led organizations, committed to long-term change, aligned with program goals.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Issues Affecting Women Programme?

You can contact Oak Foundation.

Q: What expenses are eligible under Issues Affecting Women Programme?

Community outreach and advocacy campaigns promoting women's rights. Organizational capacity enhancement for grassroots movements. Research activities to inform policy change on gender issues. Training programs for women leaders and activists.

Q: Where is the Issues Affecting Women Programme available?

The Issues Affecting Women Programme program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports organizations in advancing women's rights and justice through long-term strategic initiatives.

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Minimum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)

Scope

Provincial

Overview

This program offers substantial financial support to organizations working to promote women's rights and address violence against women. Funding ranges from USD 25,000 to USD 7 million, with an average award of USD 600,000, aimed at fostering long-term social change and movement building.

Activities funded

Community outreach and advocacy campaigns promoting women's rights.
Organizational capacity enhancement for grassroots movements.
Research activities to inform policy change on gender issues.
Training programs for women leaders and activists.

Examples of admissible projects:

Development of a digital financial coaching platform for women empowerment

Documents Needed

Organization registration documents, project proposal, supporting materials such as budgets and timelines.

Eligibility

Organizations supporting women's rights and efforts to address violence against women; long-term commitment; strategic alignment.

Who is eligible?

Women-led or women-focused organizations committed to gender justice.
Non-profit organizations working on women's rights issues.
Advocacy and community mobilization groups involved in violence prevention.

Who is not eligible

For-profit companies not dedicated to social issues related to women's rights.
Organizations outside the specified geographical regions unless explicitly eligible.
Entities with unresolved legal or financial issues or insolvency.

Eligible expenses

Costs related to program activities supporting women's rights, organizational capacity building, and advocacy efforts.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities not aligned with program goals such as unrelated community projects.
Expenses for activities that do not support women's rights or address violence against women.
Operational costs unrelated to program delivery.
Activities outside the focus regions unless specified in particular calls for proposals.

Eligible geographic areas

Global, with a focus on regions mentioned in the funding region description.

Selection criteria

Strategic relevance and potential impact of the project (40%).
Organizational capacity and past experience (30%).
Innovation and sustainability of proposed activities (20%).
Alignment with program objectives and regional priorities (10%).

How to apply

Submit an initial letter of inquiry describing your organization's work and project ideas.Await invitation to submit a full application if there is alignment with program priorities.Prepare and submit a detailed project proposal including objectives, activities, and supporting documents.Complete and send application through the designated submission platform or address provided by the program.Participate in any follow-up discussions or interviews as required during the review process.

Processing and Agreement

Application review is conducted on a rolling basis with decisions made by the Board of Trustees.
Decisions can take from two months to over a year after the concept note submission.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome and may be asked for additional information or clarifications.
Funding agreements will be finalized upon approval, outlining conditions for disbursement and project monitoring.

Additional information

The application process is invitation-only, but organizations can submit a letter of inquiry to express interest in alignment with the program's strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Issues Affecting Women Programme Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Issues Affecting Women Programme. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.