LGBTQ2 projects fund call for proposals

• Proof of incorporation
• Mandate description
• Experience with 2ELGBTQI+ communities
• Project work plan
• Project budget

Who is eligible?

• Canadian not-for-profit organizations
• Organizations working primarily or entirely with 2ELGBTQI+ communities

Who is not eligible

• For-profit businesses, including social enterprises
• Organizations outside Canada
• Governments, public bodies, and educational or research institutions
• Political parties and partisan political organizations
• Organizations that do not work primarily or entirely with 2ELGBTQI+ communities

Eligible expenses

• Travel, salaries and benefits, professional fees, materials, translation, training, publicity, and refreshments tied to project activities.
• Administrative costs such as project oversight, office space, telephone, computer equipment, IT maintenance, and accounting.
• Audit costs for projects of $300,000 or more.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Construction, renovation, or long-term real estate costs.
• Activities outside Canada or focused on issues in other countries.
• New or expanded service delivery, including career help, support services, and fundraising activities.
• Organizational capacity-building activities.
• Board or governance salaries, debt repayment, deficits, and reserve funds.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• Local, regional, provincial, territorial, and pan-Canadian scope
• Rural, remote, and northern areas may qualify for an additional cost supplement

• Alignment with the program objective and eligible activities.
• Organization’s mandate, experience, and governance capacity.
• Clear work plan, objectives, and timeline.
• Evidence of need, community engagement, and ACS Plus consideration.
• Budget quality, eligible costs, and compliance with funding limits.

• Step 1: Create an account in SADDEL
  • Use the online system to create and manage the organization account.
  • Review the help guide or instruction video if needed.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Complete the organization profile, project details, work plan, and budget.
  • Provide the required incorporation, mandate, and experience information.
• Step 3: Submit online
  • Sign the declaration with an authorized signatory.
  • Submit the application through SADDEL before the deadline.
• Step 4: Receive confirmation
  • An automated email confirms receipt of the submission.

• Applications are reviewed after submission and only eligible applications are assessed.
• Funding decisions are communicated by email.
• Approved applicants must sign an agreement before starting activities.
• Progress reports and a final report are required under the funding agreement.
• Recipients may be asked to take part in data collection, evaluation, and audits.

• 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.