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LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals
Supports community-led LGBTQ2 equality projects
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported community-informed projects addressing key issues facing LGBTQ2 communities. Funding was available for projects focused on policy change, knowledge and tools, attitude change, shared decision-making, and cross-sector collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Changing policies and practices that discriminate against LGBTQ2 people.
- Removing barriers for LGBTQ2 clients through tools, training, and community-based approaches.
- Reducing the impact of harmful practices such as conversion therapy.
- Increasing LGBTQ2 representation and collaboration across sectors.
- Adapting a successful project from another organization, community, province, territory, or country.
Documents Needed
- Valid incorporation or registration certificate.
- Organization mandate or experience description.
- Primary and secondary contact information.
- Project work plan.
- Project budget.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations.
- Organizations working primarily or entirely with LGBTQ2 communities.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
- Organizations that do not work primarily or entirely with LGBTQ2 communities.
- Organizations applying for capacity-building, construction, or real-estate related activities.
- Organizations seeking funding for new or expanded service delivery.
Eligible expenses
- Travel within Canada.
- Staff salaries and benefits for project delivery.
- Professional fees, honoraria, materials, supplies, translation, training, publicity, and refreshments for project activities.
- Administrative costs such as oversight, office space, telephone, computer equipment, IT maintenance, and accounting.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside Canada or related to issues in other countries.
- Capacity-building activities for the organization.
- New or expanded services and programs, including personal support, health and wellness workshops, and career help.
- Construction, renovation, and purchase, lease, or long-term rental of real property.
- Board or governance body salaries, benefits, and allowances.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed after submission and only eligible applications were assessed.
- Funding decisions were expected in late fall 2022 and were sent by email.
- The Minister for Women and Gender Equality made the final funding decisions, with no appeal process.
- Approved applicants were contacted by a program officer and had to sign an agreement before starting activities.
- Approved projects required progress reports and a final report under the funding agreement.
Additional information
- Applications were no longer being accepted for this call for proposals.
- Applicants could submit only one application.
- Projects had to end by March 31, 2024.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals. 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.
What is the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals?
This program supported community-informed projects addressing key issues facing LGBTQ2 communities. Funding was available for projects focused on policy change, knowledge and tools, attitude change, shared decision-making, and cross-sector collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals program, you must:
Canadian not-for-profit organization
Works primarily with LGBTQ2 communities
Complete application and valid registration
What expenses are eligible under LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals?
Changing policies and practices that discriminate against LGBTQ2 people.
Removing barriers for LGBTQ2 clients through tools, training, and community-based approaches.
Reducing the impact of harmful practices such as conversion therapy.
Increasing LGBTQ2 representation and collaboration across sectors.
Adapting a successful project from another organization, community, province, territory, or country.
Who can I contact for more information about the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals?
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 LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals available?
The LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals is a Partnering and Collaboration