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The Intersectoral Action Fund
Funding for intersectoral health equity action
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 25, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $250,000 over 24 months to support intersectoral action on the social determinants of health and community resilience. It funds upstream policy-focused projects, community engagement, partnership building, and related health equity initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 25, 2024
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of inclusive governance or advisory structures
- Community action plans and policy frameworks
- Community engagement and evaluation processes
- Partnership building across sectors
- Health impact assessments and policy tools or data hubs
Documents Needed
- Advanced Screening Form
- Full application form
- Letter(s) of support from partners or stakeholders
- Detailed budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit voluntary organizations and corporations
- Provincially or territorially supported organizations and institutions
- Indigenous organizations and Indigenous government organizations
- Regional and municipal governments and agencies
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian organizations
- Organizations outside the four eligible applicant categories
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and wages, and contractor fees
- Travel and accommodation for project activities
- Office supplies, printing, and meeting costs
- Project equipment such as computers
- Rental costs for space and third-party evaluation or data analysis fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Individual-level interventions, programs, or services
- Educational interventions focused only on disease management or prevention
- Secondary prevention activities such as health screening outreach
- Therapeutic or harm reduction services focused on individuals
- Membership fees, capital costs, ongoing organizational costs, and unsupported overhead fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Fund’s program objectives
- Eligibility criteria
- Quality, clarity, and completeness of the application
- Contribution to diversity of projects by location, population, and organization size
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the Advanced Screening Form
- Email cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca with the subject line “Intersectoral Action Fund”.
- Obtain the first-stage form from the funding body.
- Step 2: Complete the Advanced Screening Form
- Prepare a brief, clear, and concise submission.
- Ensure the form is complete and up to date.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send all forms by email to cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
- Include your email address in the application.
- Step 4: Await first-stage results
- Successful applicants are notified by email.
- Only successful applicants are invited to submit a full application.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed in two stages: an Advanced Screening Form and a full application.
- Applications are assessed competitively against program objectives, eligibility criteria, and application quality.
- Applicants are notified by email of the outcome of the first stage.
- Only successful first-stage applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Funding decisions are final and depend on available funds.
Additional information
- Priority may be given to organizations led by or serving Indigenous, Black, and other equity-deserving populations.
- Projects must be accessible in one or both official languages, depending on reach and audience.
- Applicants are expected to incorporate GBA Plus considerations into their funding requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Intersectoral Action Fund Program
What is the The Intersectoral Action Fund?
This program provides up to $250,000 over 24 months to support intersectoral action on the social determinants of health and community resilience. It funds upstream policy-focused projects, community engagement, partnership building, and related health equity initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
The Intersectoral Action Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The Intersectoral Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Intersectoral Action Fund program, you must:
Canadian organization only
Aligned with program objectives
Demonstrated project capacity
What expenses are eligible under The Intersectoral Action Fund?
Development of inclusive governance or advisory structures
Community action plans and policy frameworks
Community engagement and evaluation processes
Partnership building across sectors
Health impact assessments and policy tools or data hubs
Who can I contact for more information about the The Intersectoral Action Fund?
You can contact Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) by email at cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Where is the The Intersectoral Action Fund available?
The The Intersectoral Action Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the The Intersectoral Action Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Intersectoral Action Fund is a Grant and Funding