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Sponsorship Support Program
Supports refugee sponsorship projects in Canada
Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Le Programme de parrainage privé des réfugiés soutient la réinstallation de réfugiés au Canada par des citoyens canadiens et des résidents permanents. Il couvre notamment le soutien financier, le plan d’établissement et les frais de démarrage.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
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
- Participating in the private sponsorship of refugees to resettle them in Canada.
- Sponsoring refugees you know, including friends, family members in your community, or refugees referred by an overseas contact.
- Sponsoring refugees designated by a sponsor.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Plan of settlement
- Proof of funds
- Required supporting documents for the online portal
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sponsorship Agreement Holders
- Groups of Five
- Community sponsors
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Efficacy
- Significance
- Action plan
- Feasibility
- Collaboration
How to apply
- Since 1 November 2023, you can submit your application online through the Permanent Residence Portal.
- If you cannot apply online and need accommodations, you can request an alternate format: braille, large print, or paper.
- To request an alternate format, prepare a new email.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sponsorship Support Program Program
What is the Sponsorship Support Program?
Le Programme de parrainage privé des réfugiés soutient la réinstallation de réfugiés au Canada par des citoyens canadiens et des résidents permanents. Il couvre notamment le soutien financier, le plan d’établissement et les frais de démarrage.
How much funding can be received?
Sponsorship Support Program Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sponsorship Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Sponsorship Support Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally existing entity with a signed sponsorship agreement.
The applicant must have the financial resources and support network to support refugees.
The applicant must have experience in refugee sponsorship or settlement services.
What expenses are eligible under Sponsorship Support Program?
Participating in the private sponsorship of refugees to resettle them in Canada.
Sponsoring refugees you know, including friends, family members in your community, or refugees referred by an overseas contact.
Sponsoring refugees designated by a sponsor.
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