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One Health at the Community Level
Volunteer placements for international development
Funding available
$ 3,000,000 - $ 50,000,000
Deadline
April 12, 2022
Opened February 23, 2022
Location
Canada
Who can apply
All types of organizations, including universities and for-profit organizations, may apply if they are legally constituted in Canada and meet the call’s eligibility criteria.
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Overview
The Voluntary Cooperation Program supports Canadian organizations that use volunteering to advance international development in countries eligible for official development assistance, with at least 50% of program funds directed to Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on volunteer placements, training, mentoring, and practical tools that strengthen local partners.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Volunteer placements that support local development initiatives.
- Training, mentoring, and tools or other documents that build partner capacity.
- Public engagement and awareness activities in Canada.
- Other volunteer modalities, including South-South volunteers, partner-country participants coming to Canada, and virtual volunteers, up to 10% of total mandates.
Documents Needed
- Note conceptuelle non sollicitée
- Formulaire d’attestation par l’organisation – Petite et moyenne organisation canadienne
- États financiers des deux exercices financiers les plus récents
- Lettre attestant le partenariat avec chaque organisation partenaire du pays en développement
- Formulaire annexe de pays pour chaque pays où la demande prévoit des activités
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All types of organizations, including universities and for-profit organizations, may apply if they are legally constituted in Canada and meet the call’s eligibility criteria.
- Each signatory in a consortium must also be legally constituted in Canada and registered on Partenaires@International.
- Each organization may submit only one application per call.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not legally constituted in Canada.
- Organizations that are not registered on Partenaires@International.
- Government institutions from developing countries cannot be signatories to the funding agreement.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs associated with preparing and submitting an application.
- Fundraising activities.
- Annual general meetings.
- Partisan political or lobbying activities.
- Activities taking place outside Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South America
- Asia
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Canada’s international assistance priorities, including the Feminist International Assistance Policy.
- How well the concept note addresses the development challenge, the proposed solution, and the organization’s capacity.
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are determining factors in selecting the best projects.
How to apply
- Submit the unsolicited concept note through Partenaires@International.
- Follow the format and requirements specified for the call.
- Include all required documents with the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for organization eligibility and project requirements.
- Eligible applications are then assessed to confirm the required project experience.
- Applications that meet that requirement are evaluated on merit.
- After review, Global Affairs Canada will contact the organization to say whether it is invited to submit a full proposal.
- If selected, funding is provided through a separate funding agreement under the Treasury Board policy on transfer payments.
Additional information
- The program aims to create 10,000 volunteer opportunities for highly skilled Canadians.
- Volunteer placements abroad can last from two weeks to two years.
- The program allows South-South volunteers, partner-country participants coming to Canada for training, and virtual volunteers, up to 10% of total mandates.
- All volunteers must complete training on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse before deployment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the One Health at the Community Level Program
What is the One Health at the Community Level?
The Voluntary Cooperation Program supports Canadian organizations that use volunteering to advance international development in countries eligible for official development assistance, with at least 50% of program funds directed to Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on volunteer placements, training, mentoring, and practical tools that strengthen local partners.
How much funding can be received?
One Health at the Community Level Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 12, 2022.
Who is eligible for the One Health at the Community Level program?
To be eligible for the One Health at the Community Level program, you must:
The project must be implemented in one or more countries eligible to official development assistance.
The project must align with the Feminist International Assistance Policy.
At least 60% of ultimate beneficiaries must be women, girls, and marginalized groups.
What expenses are eligible under One Health at the Community Level?
Volunteer placements that support local development initiatives.
Training, mentoring, and tools or other documents that build partner capacity.
Public engagement and awareness activities in Canada.
Other volunteer modalities, including South-South volunteers, partner-country participants coming to Canada, and virtual volunteers, up to 10% of total mandates.
Who can I contact for more information about the One Health at the Community Level?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at DIMI-IMIM@international.gc.ca.
Where is the One Health at the Community Level available?
The One Health at the Community Level program is available across Canada.