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Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program
Capacity funding for Indigenous-led advocacy
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding up to $10 million per project. It supports Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to build capacity, engage communities, and influence policy and legislation in Canada.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- Indigenous peoples, Women & girls, LGBTQ+ community, Community leaders
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local, Regional, Provincial, National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian organizations
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
- Organizations focused on Indigenous women
- Organizations focused on Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQI+ people
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations without incorporation or registration
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits directly related to the project
- Travel, transportation, meals, and accommodations
- Professional fees, consulting, and honoraria
- Workshops, conferences, meetings, and events
- Communications, outreach, translation, office supplies, and project-specific facilities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital, infrastructure, land, and building costs
- International travel, unless pre-authorized in writing
- Deficit recovery and debt reduction
- For-profit initiatives and investments
- Legal action, claims for compensation, partisan or political activities, and fundraising costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Community engagement and grassroots consultation
- Research, studies, and knowledge sharing
- Policy and program development input
- Capacity-building tools, advice, and culturally specific GBA Plus support
- Initiatives that support systemic change
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the concept package
- Email the program to request the call for concepts package, template, and guide.
- Step 2: Review program requirements
- Read the guidelines for eligibility, concept note requirements, and selection process.
- Prepare the concept note and supporting documents for a multi-year initiative.
- Step 3: Submit the concept package
- Send the complete concept package by email or mail.
- Include all mandatory documents with the submission.
- Step 4: Full application if selected
- If selected, submit a detailed application with a full project plan and budget.
Documents Needed
- Proof of Canadian organization status
- Proof of Indigenous not-for-profit status
- Proof of mandate focused on Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people
- Proof of incorporation or registration
- Additional supporting documents if requested
Selection criteria
- Completeness of the application
- Clarity of objectives and success measures
- Feasibility of the project
- Demonstrated support for the project
- Organizational capacity to monitor success and control expenses
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an interdepartmental review committee.
- Submissions are assessed against the program terms and conditions.
- Applications may be evaluated for eligibility, feasibility, and organizational capacity.
- If funding is approved, details are set out in a contribution agreement.
- At minimum, recipients must provide annual financial and performance reports.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an interdepartmental committee.
- Multi-year agreements may be considered.
- Applicants must disclose all funding sources.
- Annual financial reporting is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program Program
What is the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program?
This program provides funding up to $10 million per project. It supports Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to build capacity, engage communities, and influence policy and legislation in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program program?
To be eligible for the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program program, you must:
Canadian Indigenous not-for-profit
Mandate focused on Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+
Proof of incorporation or registration
What expenses are eligible under Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program?
Staff salaries and benefits directly related to the project
Travel, transportation, meals, and accommodations
Professional fees, consulting, and honoraria
Workshops, conferences, meetings, and events
Communications, outreach, translation, office supplies, and project-specific facilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program?
You can contact Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) by email at ProgrammeFA2E-IW2SProgram@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Where is the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program available?
The Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program is a Grant and Funding