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Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
Funding for SDG awareness and partnerships
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
January 12, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Sustainable Development Goals Program – Grants Stream supports organizations working on projects that increase public awareness of the 2030 Agenda and strengthen partnerships in Canada. Eligible initiatives may also foster Indigenous and local knowledge, support equity-deserving groups, and share best practices or lessons learned.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Increase public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Share best practices or lessons learned that support Canada’s progress on the 2030 Agenda.
- Foster new and established partnerships across sectors.
- Support and enhance Canada’s progress on the 2030 Agenda for equity-deserving groups and groups or individuals in vulnerable situations.
- Foster and integrate Indigenous and local knowledge into approaches and efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.
Documents Needed
- Grant Application for Funding (EMP 5671), fully completed
- Budget Detail Template Set B (EMP 5573)
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Provincial and territorial governments
- Indigenous organizations
- Coalitions, networks and committees
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that apply to both the Grants and Contributions streams
- For-profit organizations whose activity is commercial or intended to generate profit
Eligible expenses
- Consultants and other qualified professionals
- Honoraria and hospitality
- Participant costs
- Materials and supplies
- Travel costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core, existing, or ongoing organizational activities
- Research activities outside the CFP objectives
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clear contribution to public awareness of the SDGs
- Strong link to the 2030 Agenda
- At least one additional objective from the program priorities
- Potential to advance equity-deserving or vulnerable groups
- Priority may be given to projects with multiple partner in-kind contributions
How to apply
- Use the Grants and Contributions Online Service (GCOS) to apply.
- You can also apply by email or by mail.
- For email or mail applications, download and complete the application form (EMP5671).
- Send your application by email to EDSC.ODD2030-2030SDG.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on January 22, 2024.
- If mailing your application, print, sign, and mail the documents to Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program submissions, Coordination Unit Mailstop 402, 140 Promenade du Portage Phase IV 4th Floor, Gatineau QC K1A 0J9.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions are expected in Spring 2024.
- If the application is incomplete, the applicant will be emailed and given 5 business days to provide missing information.
- Do not start the project before approval.
- An acknowledgment is issued after submission through GCOS, and mail submissions receive an email acknowledgment within 14 days.
Additional information
- Eligible organizations can submit only one application under this call for proposals.
- You cannot apply to both the Grants and Contributions streams.
- Applicants in Quebec may need Government of Quebec approval before funding can proceed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program Program
What is the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program?
The Sustainable Development Goals Program – Grants Stream supports organizations working on projects that increase public awareness of the 2030 Agenda and strengthen partnerships in Canada. Eligible initiatives may also foster Indigenous and local knowledge, support equity-deserving groups, and share best practices or lessons learned.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program program, you must:
The project must support the 2030 Agenda.
The project must include at least one additional program objective.
The project must last no more than 24 months.
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program?
Increase public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Share best practices or lessons learned that support Canada’s progress on the 2030 Agenda.
Foster new and established partnerships across sectors.
Support and enhance Canada’s progress on the 2030 Agenda for equity-deserving groups and groups or individuals in vulnerable situations.
Foster and integrate Indigenous and local knowledge into approaches and efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.ODD2030-2030SDG.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program available?
The Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program is a Grant and Funding