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Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan
Supports women and youth labour force participation in Jordan
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 12, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to CAD 40 million over five years for projects in Jordan. It supports innovative initiatives that advance women’s and youth’s participation in the labour force, including green jobs, women-led enterprise growth, and reduced barriers to employment and entrepreneurship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Young adults
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop innovative models to support women’s and youth’s economic empowerment
- Address policies and norms that limit labour force participation
- Promote environmentally sustainable economic growth, including green jobs
- Reduce income and power inequality
- Support inclusive growth
Documents Needed
- Completed concept note form with validated label
- Separate financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years
- Organization Attestation form
- Letter of incorporation or proof of legal status
- Supporting documents for Indigenous organizations, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations legally incorporated in Canada
- Organizations legally incorporated in Jordan
- Consortia with eligible signatory organizations
Who is not eligible
- Sovereign entities
- Multilateral institutions
- Organizations not legally incorporated in Canada or Jordan
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loans and microcredits
- Repayable components over CAD 100,000
- Profit-generating projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Jordan
Selection criteria
- Development challenge
- Solution
- Organization capacity
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the concept note
- Complete the concept note form.
- Review the call guidance and portal instructions.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Register in Partners@International
- Create or update your organization profile in the portal.
- Register each signatory organization if applying as a consortium.
- Allow time for registration processing.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Upload the complete application package in Partners@International.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Late submissions are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for eligibility first
- Eligible concept notes are assessed on merit
- Only shortlisted applications move to the full proposal stage
- Funding is not guaranteed
Additional information
- Concept notes must be submitted through Partners@International.
- Late submissions are not accepted.
- Questions about the call had a separate deadline.
- The call is now closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan Program
What is the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan?
This program offers up to CAD 40 million over five years for projects in Jordan. It supports innovative initiatives that advance women’s and youth’s participation in the labour force, including green jobs, women-led enterprise growth, and reduced barriers to employment and entrepreneurship.
How much funding can be received?
Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan program?
To be eligible for the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan program, you must:
Legally incorporated in Canada or Jordan
Recent international assistance experience
Project focused on Jordan
What expenses are eligible under Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan?
Develop innovative models to support women’s and youth’s economic empowerment
Address policies and norms that limit labour force participation
Promote environmentally sustainable economic growth, including green jobs
Reduce income and power inequality
Support inclusive growth
Who can I contact for more information about the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at correspondance.pid@international.gc.ca.
Where is the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan available?
The Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan program is available across Canada.
Is the Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scaling up Women and Youth's Participation in the Labour Force in Jordan is a Partnering and Collaboration