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Sponsorship Support Program
Supports private sponsorship for SOGIE migrants
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian charitable organizations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
See full eligibility
Overview
Sponsorship Support offers sponsorship grants of up to $7,500 per sponsorship project to Canadian charitable organizations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency and international organizations applying through a registered Canadian charity partner. It supports direct efforts for LGBT+ asylum seekers, refugees, and newcomers facing persecution.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
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
- Newcomers to Canada
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- International Activities
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct and concrete efforts that support private sponsorship of SOGIE migrants
- Efforts to support LGBT+ asylum seekers, refugees, and newcomers facing persecution on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Plan of settlement
- Proof of funds
- Required supporting documents for the online portal
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian charitable organizations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- International organizations applying through an affiliated partner that is a registered charity in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Organizations located in Quebec must follow a different process for sponsoring refugees.
Eligible expenses
- Financial support for refugees, including basic living costs such as housing, food, and transportation.
- Settlement support and orientation costs for newly arrived refugees.
- Initial settlement costs related to sponsoring refugees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive funding of projects already completed
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Efficacy - effective ways to urgently appeal to our Vision, Mission, and Purpose
- Significance - clarity in how the actions and goals of the project address LGBT+ refugee and newcomer needs
- Action plan - a well thought out action plan that works towards achieving the stated goals of the project
How to apply
- Complete the application below and email it to grants@foundationofhope.net.
Processing and Agreement
- After the application is reviewed, the sponsored refugee’s permanent residence application is sent to a visa office abroad for review.
- If approved, the visa office issues a visa for each approved refugee and contacts the International Organization for Migration to arrange travel to Canada.
- If the application is refused, the applicant is informed why.
- After submission, sponsors should keep their contact information up to date for themselves and the refugees they are sponsoring.
Additional information
- The program is entirely funded through community donations and limited corporate partnerships.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sponsorship Support Program Program
What is the Sponsorship Support Program?
Sponsorship Support offers sponsorship grants of up to $7,500 per sponsorship project to Canadian charitable organizations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency and international organizations applying through a registered Canadian charity partner. It supports direct efforts for LGBT+ asylum seekers, refugees, and newcomers facing persecution.
How much funding can be received?
Sponsorship Support Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sponsorship Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Sponsorship Support Program program, you must:
Canadian charitable organizations registered with the CRA, or international organizations through a registered Canadian charity partner
Programs or services targeting SOGIE migrants subject to direct forms of persecution
A clean human rights record
What expenses are eligible under Sponsorship Support Program?
Direct and concrete efforts that support private sponsorship of SOGIE migrants
Efforts to support LGBT+ asylum seekers, refugees, and newcomers facing persecution on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression
Who can I contact for more information about the Sponsorship Support Program?
You can contact Rainbow Foundation of Hope (RFOH) by email at grants@foundationofhope.net.
Where is the Sponsorship Support Program available?
The Sponsorship Support Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Sponsorship Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sponsorship Support Program is a Grant and Funding