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Women in municipal governments
Funding for women’s municipal leadership initiatives
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
June 10, 2022
Opened April 25, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
FCM's Vers la parité en politique municipale supports FCM municipal or local government members across Canada with funding of up to $5,000. The program helps local initiatives that increase women’s participation in municipal politics and address barriers through mentoring, information access, inclusion, support measures, and governance improvements.
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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 : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives improving access to information, tools, best practices, and training, including the collection of disaggregated data.
- Initiatives that improve inclusion by reducing systemic barriers such as sexism, racism, discrimination based on physical ability, income inequality, intimidation, and harassment.
- Support mechanisms such as mentoring, work-life balance tools, family support, child care, transportation, and nursing rooms.
- Initiatives that improve governance and structure, including inclusive policies, parental leave, elder care, and consultation with women and minority communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FCM municipal or local government members.
- Affiliated members such as provincial or territorial associations.
Who is not eligible
- Municipal corporations.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Private-sector entities.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to initiatives that foster diversity, inclusion, and youth integration.
- Priority is given to mentoring, improved access to information, and the elimination of informal networking and decision-making processes.
How to apply
- Consult the eligible and ineligible costs in Annex A before submitting an application.
- Submit the application by 28 August 2019 at 23:00 (HAP).
- A confirmation email is sent within two weeks of submission.
- FCM informs applicants of the decision within two months after the closing date.
- If selected, sign and return the contract to FCM within 25 business days.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent evaluator using the scoring table in Annex B.
- FCM sends a confirmation email within two weeks of receiving the application.
- Applicants are informed of the result within two months after the closing date.
- If selected, applicants receive a contract that must be signed and returned to FCM within 25 business days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women in municipal governments Program
What is the Women in municipal governments?
FCM's Vers la parité en politique municipale supports FCM municipal or local government members across Canada with funding of up to $5,000. The program helps local initiatives that increase women’s participation in municipal politics and address barriers through mentoring, information access, inclusion, support measures, and governance improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Women in municipal governments Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 10, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Women in municipal governments program?
To be eligible for the Women in municipal governments program, you must:
Led by a FCM municipal or local government member, or an affiliated member such as a provincial or territorial association.
Built through a partnership with a women’s, youth, or community group focused on women or inclusion.
Projects must be non-partisan and be implemented between mid-September 2019 and 1 June 2020.
What expenses are eligible under Women in municipal governments?
Initiatives improving access to information, tools, best practices, and training, including the collection of disaggregated data.
Initiatives that improve inclusion by reducing systemic barriers such as sexism, racism, discrimination based on physical ability, income inequality, intimidation, and harassment.
Support mechanisms such as mentoring, work-life balance tools, family support, child care, transportation, and nursing rooms.
Initiatives that improve governance and structure, including inclusive policies, parental leave, elder care, and consultation with women and minority communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Women in municipal governments?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at femmes@fcm.ca.
Where is the Women in municipal governments available?
The Women in municipal governments program is available across Canada.