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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions
Funding for community-level SDG projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 900,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 20, 2023
- Closing date : January 22, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $900,000 is available for projects lasting up to 36 months. The program supports community-level localization of the SDGs, including measurement, reporting, partnerships, knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 900,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 20, 2023
- Closing date : January 22, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Localizing the SDGs in communities.
- Creating accountability frameworks and tools to measure SDG progress.
- Developing resources and knowledge-sharing tools on the SDGs.
- Building collaborations and partnerships for SDG innovation.
- Measuring and reporting SDG progress at the local level.
Documents Needed
- Application for Funding (EMP 5523) completed in full.
- Budget Detail Template Set A (EMP5569).
- Valid CRA business number.
- Partnership information, if applicable.
- Governance documents, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Municipalities.
- Provincial or territorial governments, institutions, and Crown corporations.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Coalitions, networks, and committees.
- Educational institutions, health and social services institutions, and research organizations or institutes.
- For-profit organizations with non-commercial project activities.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations proposing commercial, profit-generating activities.
- Organizations applying for both the Contributions stream and the Grants stream.
- Organizations submitting more than one application under this Call for Proposals.
Eligible expenses
- Consultants and other qualified professionals.
- Honoraria, hospitality, participant costs, materials and supplies, travel, and data collection.
- Knowledge-sharing, evaluation, salaries and benefits.
- Other reasonable costs approved by the Department.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising costs.
- Parking tickets, fines, and penalties.
- Entertainment, alcohol, illegal substances, gifts, and recognition payments.
- Capital construction costs, land or building purchases, and motor vehicle purchases.
- Core, existing, or ongoing organizational activities and research activities.
- Activities that build organizational capacity to manage and deliver SDG projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec organizations may be subject to provincial approval requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against program objectives, capacity, and priorities.
- Funding decisions are expected in Summer 2024.
- Applicants are notified in writing by email.
- A funding agreement must be signed before activities start.
Additional information
- Eligible organizations may submit only one application under this Call for Proposals.
- If applying to the Contributions stream, organizations cannot also apply to the Grants stream.
- Applications from Quebec organizations may require Quebec government approval before funding can be issued.
- The program is closed and no longer accepting applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions?
Up to $900,000 is available for projects lasting up to 36 months. The program supports community-level localization of the SDGs, including measurement, reporting, partnerships, knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions Funds up to $900,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 22, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions program, you must:
Eligible organization type.
SDG localization focus.
Project within program limits.
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions?
Localizing the SDGs in communities.
Creating accountability frameworks and tools to measure SDG progress.
Developing resources and knowledge-sharing tools on the SDGs.
Building collaborations and partnerships for SDG innovation.
Measuring and reporting SDG progress at the local level.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions?
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 (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions available?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions program is available across Canada.