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Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Funding for social survey analysis and dissemination
Funding available
$ 166,666
Deadline
December 20, 2024
Opened November 4, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This funding supports one project to analyze, disseminate, and report on the results of the 2023 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating. It offers up to $166,666 per fiscal year, for a maximum of $666,664 over four years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 166,666 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Analysis of the 2023 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating.
- Dissemination of survey results and findings.
- Reporting on survey results.
- Measurement of outcomes and impact of dissemination.
Documents Needed
- Proof of CRA business or registration number, or provincial incorporation/registration
- Evidence of not-for-profit, charitable, or publicly funded educational/research status
- Information showing relevant research and publication experience
- Confirmation of good financial standing with ESDC
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- Publicly funded educational and research institutions
- Invited organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not invited by ESDC
- Organizations outside the eligible non-profit, charity, or publicly funded research/education categories
- Organizations not based in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Recent and significant research experience in giving and volunteering in Canada.
- Experience with large Canadian data sets and public dissemination.
- Experience in research partnerships with governments, nonprofits, foundations, or corporations.
- Published research results and findings.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility
- Review the required experience and organizational status.
- Ensure your organization has not already submitted another application under this call.
- Step 2: Contact ESDC
- Email the program office to indicate your interest in applying.
- Do this by the specified contact deadline.
- Step 3: Receive invitation to apply
- Wait for ESDC to confirm eligibility.
- Apply only if you are invited.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Prepare and send the application as instructed by the program office.
- Submit by the application deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only from invited organizations.
- ESDC confirms whether the applicant meets the eligibility criteria before invitation.
- Only one project will be selected for funding under this call.
- If selected, the project is expected to run from May 2025 to June 30, 2029.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations may apply.
- Eligible organizations may submit only one application.
- Research results and findings must have been published.
- Invited applicants must contact the program office before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating Program
What is the Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating?
This funding supports one project to analyze, disseminate, and report on the results of the 2023 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating. It offers up to $166,666 per fiscal year, for a maximum of $666,664 over four years.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating Funds up to $166,666 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 20, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating program?
To be eligible for the Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating program, you must:
Invited by ESDC
Canadian not-for-profit or research institution
Relevant research experience
What expenses are eligible under Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating?
Analysis of the 2023 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating.
Dissemination of survey results and findings.
Reporting on survey results.
Measurement of outcomes and impact of dissemination.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at edsc.dgop.dps.esg-gss.spd.pob.esdc@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating available?
The Solicited Call - General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating program is available across Canada.