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Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component
Funding for child and family social projects
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component supports strategic funding for projects that better serve children, families, and other vulnerable populations. It supports not-for-profit projects that address social needs and may also fund related initiatives for official language minority communities, the Canada Volunteer Award, and social survey analysis and dissemination.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of more responsive programs for children and families.
- Creation of services or tools that better address social needs.
- Projects supporting vulnerable populations in communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Additional information
- The program is moving toward delivery through third-party intermediaries with local expertise.
- Recipients are encouraged to find new public and private partners to complement federal funding.
- This component also funds official language minority communities.
- It also supports the Canada Volunteer Award and the General Social Survey on giving, volunteering and participating.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component Program
What is the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component?
Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component supports strategic funding for projects that better serve children, families, and other vulnerable populations. It supports not-for-profit projects that address social needs and may also fund related initiatives for official language minority communities, the Canada Volunteer Award, and social survey analysis and dissemination.
Who is eligible for the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component program?
To be eligible for the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component program, you must:
Not-for-profit sector projects.
Support for children and families.
Addresses vulnerable populations.
What expenses are eligible under Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component?
Development of more responsive programs for children and families.
Creation of services or tools that better address social needs.
Projects supporting vulnerable populations in communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component available?
The Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component program is available across Canada.
Is the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component?
Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)