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The Daylight Fund
Funding for gender-based safety work
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Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
The Daylight Fund offers operating grants of $10,000 to $25,000 to registered Canadian charities or non-profits with a confirmed charitable partner across Canada. It supports organizations serving women, gender-diverse and trans communities through programs, advocacy, or research designed to address gender-based safety issues.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Programs, advocacy or research specifically designed to address the needs of women, gender-diverse and trans communities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities.
- Non-profits with a confirmed charitable partner.
Eligible expenses
- Operating expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- How the work contributes to safety within its community.
How to apply
Identify a community safety issue relevant to your organizationDevelop a project proposal outlining objectives and activitiesGather supporting documents and justificationsSubmit the application through the designated process when open
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted applications are reviewed by a participatory committee of individuals with lived and professional experience.
- Grant recipients are determined after review of the submitted applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Daylight Fund Program
What is the The Daylight Fund?
The Daylight Fund offers operating grants of $10,000 to $25,000 to registered Canadian charities or non-profits with a confirmed charitable partner across Canada. It supports organizations serving women, gender-diverse and trans communities through programs, advocacy, or research designed to address gender-based safety issues.
How much funding can be received?
The Daylight Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Daylight Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Daylight Fund program, you must:
Work must serve women, gender-diverse and trans communities in Canada.
Programs, advocacy or research must be specifically designed to address their needs.
Applicants must show a clear commitment to safer, more equitable environments through established programming.
What expenses are eligible under The Daylight Fund?
Programs, advocacy or research specifically designed to address the needs of women, gender-diverse and trans communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Daylight Fund?
You can contact The Houssian Foundation by email at grants@houssianfoundation.org.
Where is the The Daylight Fund available?
The The Daylight Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the The Daylight Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Daylight Fund is a Grant and Funding