• The program is aligned with CIDA’s mandate and priorities, including a contribution to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), sectoral priorities, geographic focus, and gender and environmental considerations. The initiative must take place in Countries and Territories Eligible for Canadian Development Assistance.
• The program contributes to at least one Voluntary Sector Program objective:
• capacity development of developing-country organizations;
• enhanced policy influence of poor and marginalized groups; and,
• increased engagement of a large and diverse spectrum of Canadians in international development.
• The program is geographically focused to address priority development needs of poor and marginalized populations. The locally identified needs it addresses are relevant to the local context, coherent with the stated priorities of national development plans or poverty reduction strategies, and coordinated with other national and international development actors.
• The program is in compliance with CIDA’s policy on gender equality and contributes to at least one of the gender equality results desired as defined in CIDA’s Policy Objectives.
• Environmental considerations have been integrated into programming.

The projected costs of the proposal are weighed against the expected benefits to provide an indication of the value for money of the proposed initiative on the following basis:

• Results: Baseline indicators and needs are clearly and locally defined; there is a clear and logical link between identified needs, program approach and results; results are clear, realistic and measurable; there is evidence that the results/benefits will continue after CIDA's involvement ends.
• Value: The relationship between proposed resource use and results is reasonable; there is clear potential for Canada and Canadians to add value; and the proponent has the appropriate capacity to leverage diversified sources of funding for the initiative.

• The level of local ownership, partnership, and shared accountability for results.
• The level of relevant sectoral, geographic, and management experience of the proponent.
• The technical soundness of the program methodology.
• A weighing and presentation of assumptions, risks, and appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
• The initiative is incorporated into the organization's strategic plan and supported by its board of directors.

1. Download and fill out the Application Form (Microsoft Word Format).
2. Attach the required supporting documentation as described in the application form.
3. Please send your completed application form and supporting documentation electronically.

• Results-Based Management
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Assessment Handbook
• Countries and Territories Eligible for Canadian Development Assistance
• Contribution Agreement: General Terms and Conditions