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National Capacity Building Grants
Supports organizational capacity building for national women’s rights groups
Last Update: March 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 19, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides $100,000 to $600,000 to strengthen national women’s rights organizations across Canada. Funding supports capacity-building activities such as planning and governance, staff leadership and retention, collaboration and networks, advocacy for systemic change, impact measurement and communication, and adaptation to shifting funding and policy environments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 19, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizational planning and governance strengthening
- Leadership development and staff retention initiatives
- Collaboration and network-building activities
- Advocacy for systemic change to advance gender equality
- Measuring and communicating organizational impact, and adapting to changing funding and policy environments
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- National women’s rights organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- After submitting the eligibility screening questionnaire, organizations are notified within 2–3 business days whether they are invited to submit a full application.
Additional information
- At least 30 organizations are expected to be funded.
- Successful applicants may receive less than the amount requested, based on organizational need, scope, and proposed activities.
- Eligible project period runs from March 2026 to March 2027.
- Definitions of key words and priority areas are available in an online glossary.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Capacity Building Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the National Capacity Building Grants. 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 National Capacity Building Grants?
Provides $100,000 to $600,000 to strengthen national women’s rights organizations across Canada. Funding supports capacity-building activities such as planning and governance, staff leadership and retention, collaboration and networks, advocacy for systemic change, impact measurement and communication, and adaptation to shifting funding and policy environments.
How much funding can be received?
National Capacity Building Grants Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the National Capacity Building Grants program?
To be eligible for the National Capacity Building Grants program, you must:
National women’s rights organization in Canada
Advances gender equality in a priority area
Capacity-building focus (not short-term delivery)
What expenses are eligible under National Capacity Building Grants?
Organizational planning and governance strengthening
Leadership development and staff retention initiatives
Collaboration and network-building activities
Advocacy for systemic change to advance gender equality
Measuring and communicating organizational impact, and adapting to changing funding and policy environments
Who can I contact for more information about the National Capacity Building Grants?
You can contact Canadian Women's Foundation by email at annualgrants@canadianwomen.org or by phone at 1-866-293-4483.
Where is the National Capacity Building Grants available?
The National Capacity Building Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the National Capacity Building Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
National Capacity Building Grants is a Grant and Funding