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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
Closed
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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
Official resources
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
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
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.
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.
Contacts
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?
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
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