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Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program
Capacity funding for Indigenous-led advocacy
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
September 26, 2025
Opened August 26, 2025
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 26, 2025.
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.