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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions
Funding for community-level SDG projects
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Funding available
$ 900,000
Deadline
Closed
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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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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
2
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.
Official resources
Program guide
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.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with stream objectives and funding priorities.
- Feasible timelines and expected results.
- Partnership, collaboration, innovation, and impact.
- Reasonable project costs.
- Additional consideration for national scope, SDG coverage, Indigenous knowledge, and in-kind contributions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or access GCOS
- Register for a GCOS account if needed.
- Use the online service to start your application.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out Application for Funding (EMP 5523).
- Complete Budget Detail Template Set A (EMP5569).
- Gather supporting information such as business number, partnership details, and governance documents if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit through GCOS, or by email, or by mail.
- If submitting by email or mail, use the program application form and send it to ESDC.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation
- GCOS submissions receive an immediate acknowledgment and tracking number.
- Mail submissions receive an acknowledgment by email within 14 days.
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
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 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $900,000 per project.
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.
Where is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions available?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions program is available across Canada.
Is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program – Contributions is a Partnering and Collaboration