Unsolicited Proposals Mechanism

• Completed concept note
• Signed financial statements for the two most recently completed financial years
• Organization Attestation signed by the CFO

Who is eligible?

• Canadian organizations
• International organizations
• Non-governmental organizations
• Universities
• Private sector entities and social enterprises

Who is not eligible

• Organizations without legal status
• Canadian organizations without a CRA business number
• Organizations with an unsound financial position
• Organizations that cannot demonstrate implementation capacity
• Organizations whose objectives conflict with Canadian government policy or development assistance objectives

Eligible expenses

• Preparation of the concept note or proposal is not eligible for reimbursement
• Only project costs approved in the funding agreement may be reimbursed
• Eligible direct costs may include salaries, travel, goods and services, and other project-related expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Costs incurred before the funding agreement is signed
• Proposal or concept note preparation costs
• Profit for the recipient
• Costs not directly required to achieve the project results

Eligible geographic areas

• Official development assistance-eligible countries

• Concept note is reviewed after submission through Partners@International
• Applicants usually receive a response within two months
• Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal
• Funding is only confirmed after a separate financial instrument is signed
• Unsuccessful concept notes may be reconsidered later if funds become available

• The application process is two-step: a concept note first, then a full proposal if invited.
• Funding is not guaranteed until a financial instrument is signed.
• Applications must be submitted through Partners@International only.
• Global Affairs Canada may request additional documents later in the process.