The Act Together for Inclusion Fund (ACTIF) is accepting proposals for projects to advance
the human rights of LGBTQ2I people.
The Fund aims to finance projects that integrate an intersectional
and human rights-based approach (HRBA), as well as projects presented by
two-spirit, trans, and intersex organizations, as well as bisexual, queer, and
lesbian women, to ensure the participation and leadership of marginalized
groups within LGBTQ2I communities. ACTIF recognizes that some of these groups
may not be equipped to participate in this first call for proposals. This is
why a thorough capacity building program will be put in place in 2021 to
accompany more modestly-sized organizations in developing proposals for the
second call in 2022, and to support organizations receiving funding from ACTIF.
Funding Priorities
- Stronger and more resilient
Southern LGBTQ2I organizations - Improved sustainability of local
LGBTQ2I’s rights organizations in the Global South.
- Stronger and greater reach of
LGBTQ2I movements in the Global South.
- Increased collective and
self-care for LGBTQ2I activists and organizations, which in turn will
strengthen movements.
- Increased participation and
leadership of trans, two-spirit, and/or intersex people, and/or bisexual,
queer and lesbian women or targeted approaches addressing their needs.
- Changing social norms or
community acceptance on LGBTQ2I issues.
- Increased advocacy, influence
and allies with government and other sectors leading to change in policy
or practice.
- Reduced discrimination and
violence or increased mechanisms of prevention, protection and response to
SOGIESC discrimination and violence.
- Increased economic
opportunities and resilience, and access to decent work for LGBTQ2I
persons.
- Increased access to a full range
of sexual and reproductive health services.
Funding Information
Organizations may apply for funding between
$200,000 CAD and $500,000 CAD. The duration of projects can be between 12 to 36
months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal status and governance of
Canadian applicants
- The applicant is a registered
non-profit organization or charity in Canada.
- The organization has been in
operation for at least one year.
- The organization has a mandate
or board authorization to work internationally.
- Legal status and governance of
Southern applicants
- The lead Southern organization
is registered in a country eligible to receive Overseas Development
Assistance.
- The organization has been in
operation for at least one year.
- Capacity of Canadian and
Southern organizations
- Organizations have experience
working with international partners or managing international projects.
The selection committee will consider any capacity building needs for
organizations with modest experience.
- Organizations have the
capacity to manage the size of the requested budget. The selection
committee will consider the overall size of the organization’s operating
budget in relation to the requested budget.
- Credibility of Canadian
applicants and inclusiveness of the project
- ACTIF will give priority
consideration to projects submitted by Canadian organizations with
significant representation (75%+) of LGBTQ2I staff in senior management
and on the Board.
- A track record of working on
LGBTQ2I rights is required, whether in Canada or internationally.
- Inclusiveness of LGBTQ2I
people, organizations and communities, particularly those that are
typically excluded from funding opportunities.
Post Date - 16-Feb-2021