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Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics
Women’s leadership in local government
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports women’s leadership in local politics and stronger gender-inclusive municipal governance. It includes international municipal partnerships and services that improve local public service delivery in partner countries.
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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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strengthening women’s participation in local governance.
- Improving inclusive and gender-responsive municipal services.
- Building local government capacity through peer partnership.
- Supporting reforms that advance gender equality in municipalities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Local government associations
- Canadian municipal partners
- Partner municipalities in Benin, Cambodia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, and Zambia
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Benin
- Cambodia
- Ghana
- Sri Lanka
- Zambia
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics. 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 Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics?
This program supports women’s leadership in local politics and stronger gender-inclusive municipal governance. It includes international municipal partnerships and services that improve local public service delivery in partner countries.
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:
Municipal partnership project.
Women’s leadership focus.
Inclusive governance goal.
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics?
Strengthening women’s participation in local governance.
Improving inclusive and gender-responsive municipal services.
Building local government capacity through peer partnership.
Supporting reforms that advance gender equality in municipalities.
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)