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Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component
Support for children and families initiatives
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and families component supports strategic investments for not-for-profit organizations in Canada. It aims to improve services and tools for children, families, and other vulnerable populations, especially those facing disadvantaged circumstances. Funded activities include knowledge sharing, partnerships, and new approaches to social issues.
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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
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
- 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, services, or tools for children and families.
- Projects that meet the social needs and aspirations of children, families, and other vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge development and sharing on existing and emerging social issues.
- Creation of collaborations, partnerships, alliances, and networks.
- Development of approaches to address social issues.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Additional information
- The program supports partnerships with not-for-profit organizations.
- It is moving toward a delivery model based on third-party intermediaries.
- Recipients are encouraged to work with private and public sector partners.
- The program also funds official language minority communities and the Canada Volunteer Award.
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?
The Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and families component supports strategic investments for not-for-profit organizations in Canada. It aims to improve services and tools for children, families, and other vulnerable populations, especially those facing disadvantaged circumstances. Funded activities include knowledge sharing, partnerships, and new approaches to social issues.
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.
Children, families, vulnerable populations.
Social needs and aspirations.
What expenses are eligible under Social Development Partnerships Program — Children and families component?
Development of more responsive programs, services, or tools for children and families.
Projects that meet the social needs and aspirations of children, families, and other vulnerable populations.
Knowledge development and sharing on existing and emerging social issues.
Creation of collaborations, partnerships, alliances, and networks.
Development of approaches to address social issues.
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)