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Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics
Supporting women’s leadership in local governance
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics supports inclusive local governance and women’s leadership in municipal institutions. It supports training, technical assistance, peer learning, and policy development related to gender equality, sexual harassment prevention, accountability, and inclusive service delivery.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and technical support for local governance
- Peer learning and knowledge exchange activities
- Development and implementation of institutional policies
- Initiatives to improve inclusive municipal services
- Recognition activities promoting women leaders
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Local government associations
- Municipal partners in Benin, Cambodia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, and Zambia
Eligible geographic areas
- Benin
- Cambodia
- Ghana
- Sri Lanka
- Zambia
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics Program
What is the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics?
Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics supports inclusive local governance and women’s leadership in municipal institutions. It supports training, technical assistance, peer learning, and policy development related to gender equality, sexual harassment prevention, accountability, and inclusive service delivery.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics program, you must:
Local governments and associations
Inclusive governance focus
Women’s leadership component
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics?
Training and technical support for local governance
Peer learning and knowledge exchange activities
Development and implementation of institutional policies
Initiatives to improve inclusive municipal services
Recognition activities promoting women leaders
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics available?
The Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics program is available across Canada.
Is the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics?
Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics is funded by Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)