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Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub
Regional learning hubs for feminist knowledge sharing
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports regional learning hubs that strengthen learning, evidence generation, and knowledge sharing among women’s rights organizations, LGBTQI+ groups, and their networks. The funding amount varies by region, and applicants must consult the detailed call for proposals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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
- Regional learning hubs that support localized learning and knowledge sharing
- Participatory development of region-specific learning priorities and approaches
- Regional convenings and virtual engagements
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting organizational information for the application
- Application questions reviewed in advance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women’s rights organizations
- Feminist organizations
- Consortia of such organizations
- Organizations from the Global North operating in ODA-eligible countries
Who is not eligible
- United Nations agencies
Eligible expenses
- Learning activities and knowledge-sharing costs
- Online portal creation and maintenance
- Translation and communications materials
- Global convening and regional meeting costs
- Personnel costs and consultancy support within the budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- University of Nations agencies
- Travel costs for participants of the global meeting are not covered by the hub budget
- Projects or activities outside the learning partnership mandate
Eligible geographic areas
- Global South
- Official Development Assistance-eligible countries
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible proposals are reviewed and ranked by IDRC staff
- Top proposals are discussed with Global Affairs Canada for advice
- IDRC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants
- The selected applicant signs a grant agreement before the inception phase begins
Additional information
- The selected applicant will undergo an institutional and financial assessment before the grant agreement is finalized.
- The project will follow a three-month inception phase after selection.
- Open access publication of project outputs is required.
- An advisory committee will be set up, chaired by IDRC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub?
This program supports regional learning hubs that strengthen learning, evidence generation, and knowledge sharing among women’s rights organizations, LGBTQI+ groups, and their networks. The funding amount varies by region, and applicants must consult the detailed call for proposals.
How much funding can be received?
Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub Funds up to $1,200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub program?
To be eligible for the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub program, you must:
Women’s rights or feminist organization
Based and led in the Global South
Experience in feminist MEAL
What expenses are eligible under Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub?
Regional learning hubs that support localized learning and knowledge sharing
Participatory development of region-specific learning priorities and approaches
Regional convenings and virtual engagements
Who can I contact for more information about the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at lp-pa@idrc.ca.
Where is the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub available?
The Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub program is available across Canada.
Is the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership: Global Learning Hub is a Grant and Funding