Government of Canada announces the Sectoral Initiatives Program
Deadline: 4-Mar-21
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the Sectoral Initiatives Program.
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Objectives
This funding supports projects that focus on one or more of the following objectives:
Develop and implement sector-based solutions to address the workforce challenges and needs of Canadian workers and employers.
Address specific workforce needs in support of economic recovery for a specific sector or across sectors.
Categories
USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity
Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries
This Request for Applications is open to strengthening the Economic Development Efforts
Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG
Small Research Grants for the improvement of education
This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19
Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability
Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists
USD $250,000 to $2 million funding available for each selected partner to address Covid-19 impact in select countries
Funding provided through capital support for community development projects
Endowment Funding of € 25,000 for young people fighting for freedom
Small Grant Fund for protecting endangered animal species
Grant program for transforming women’s lives for hard to fund projects
Seed Funding for Youth-led Organisations: Invitation to Submit Proposals
Grant Opportunity to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
Project activities must align with one or more of the following categories:
Sectorial labor market intelligence and tools;
Sectorial training and worker transition solutions;
Solutions for employers.
Funding Information
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $2,500,000 (per project, per year). They will fund projects that identify, forecast and address sectorial or cross-sectorial human resources and skills development needs.
Projects must be a maximum of 36 months.
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They will consider the following to select a diverse range of projects to fund:
Focus on supporting underrepresented groups, such as:
Persons with disabilities;
Indigenous peoples;
Visible minorities;
Women;
Youth;
Newcomers.
Focus on projects in key sectors of the economy, including:
Agriculture and food processing;
Construction;
Information and communication technology;
Health;
Manufacturing;
Natural resources and environment;
Tourism and hospitality;
Transportation;
Sector(s) not listed above that have pressing workforce needs due to COVID-19 and/or can contribute to economic recovery.
Eligible Applicants
Your organization must be one of the following:
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Not-for-profit organization.
For-profit organization provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and does not generate profit.
Municipal government.
Indigenous organization including:
band council;
tribal council;
self-government entity.
Provincial and territorial government, institution, agency or Crown Corporation.
How to Apply
Apply online
Create your GCOS account. It may take up to 10 business days to create your account.
Read the applicant guide to complete your application form. This guide includes details for each question of the form.
Complete the budget detail template (PDF Format) and upload it in GCOS.
Apply online using GCOS.
Apply by email or mail
Read the applicant guide to complete your application form. This guide includes details for each question of the form.
Complete the Application form online or by hand.
Complete the budget detail template (PDF Format).
Send your complete your application package by email or by mail.
Note: If you cannot email the documents, you can send them by mail. In your email, tell them if you are sending other documents by mail.
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