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Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for charities to adapt and modernize
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
This one-time funding program supports charities and not-for-profits as they adapt and modernize. The total fund is $397,540,000, and eligible activities include service adaptation, digital tools, staff support, and new ways of working.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- 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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2023
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Modernization and adaptation of charities and not-for-profits.
- Improving organizational capacity to support service delivery.
- Using digital tools and new ways of working.
- Supporting staff and volunteers.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Incorporated not-for-profits in Canada
- Invited national funders
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not specifically invited under this solicited call.
- Community Service Organizations seeking CSRF funding directly under this call.
- Organizations that do not meet the required experience criteria.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Recent and significant experience in broad reach, funding capacity, funding structures, assessment processes, community relationships, and collaboration.
- Ability to distribute funding broadly across Canada.
- Ability to assess community needs and equity-deserving communities.
- Ability to use existing grant structures for rapid, large-scale delivery.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm that your organization meets the experience and eligibility requirements.
- Contact the department if you want your eligibility reviewed.
- Step 2: Receive an invitation
- Only organizations that meet the criteria are invited to apply.
- Step 3: Submit the proposal
- Submit one application for funding under this call.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only for invited organizations.
- The department first confirms whether the organization meets the experience and eligibility criteria.
- Selected national funders assess applications and distribute funds.
- Applicants are notified if they are invited to apply or selected.
Additional information
- This is a solicited call for proposals.
- Only invited organizations can apply.
- Eligible organizations may submit only one application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund Program
What is the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund?
This one-time funding program supports charities and not-for-profits as they adapt and modernize. The total fund is $397,540,000, and eligible activities include service adaptation, digital tools, staff support, and new ways of working.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund program, you must:
Registered charity or not-for-profit
Located in Canada
Operating for 10+ years
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund?
Modernization and adaptation of charities and not-for-profits.
Improving organizational capacity to support service delivery.
Using digital tools and new ways of working.
Supporting staff and volunteers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.DGOP.AFEDS.FRSC-CSRF.IFCSD.POB.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at 819-994-5559.
Where is the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund available?
The Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund?
Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)