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Canadian voluntary sector organizations are important partners in Canada’s international development programs. These organizations include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), volunteer cooperation agencies, academic and educational institutions, provincial and regional councils, membership and specialized training institutes, cooperatives, unions, and professional associations. They all play significant roles in humanitarian assistance, health and education, governance, human rights, Canadians’ engagement in international development, and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Through the Canadian Partnership Branch's Voluntary Sector, the Canadian International Development Agency supports the work of nearly 270 Canadian voluntary organizations on a cost-shared basis.
In doing so, the Agency:
- helps build the capacity of developing country partners;
- increases the policy influence of the voluntary sector;
- leverages resources such as networks, research, funding, and volunteers;
- promotes knowledge-sharing at community, national, regional, and global levels; and
- engages Canadians in development issues.
The Voluntary Sector oversees the following funding programs:
Voluntary Sector Program
A cost-shared funding mechanism that can provide eligible Canadian not-for-profit organizations with support to carry out strategic development programs in developing countries and public engagement activities in Canada.
Voluntary Sector Fund
A cost-shared fund that can provide Canadian not-for-profit organizations with support of up to $500,000 per project to carry out development projects in developing countries.
University and Colleges Program
A cost-shared funding program that can provide Canadian universities and colleges with support to carry out initiatives that help build the capacity of educational and training institutes in developing countries.
Innovation Fund
A cost-shared fund that can provide Canadian not-for-profit organizations with support of up to $200,000 per project to carry out innovative development initiatives in developing countries.
Stand Alone Public Engagement Fund
A cost-shared fund that can provide Canadian not-for-profit organizations with support of up to $50,000 to carry out initiatives that seek to increase the awareness, understanding, and engagement of Canadians in international development issues and programs.
Volunteer Cooperation Program
A cost-shared funding program that can provide Canadian volunteer cooperation agencies with support to carry out volunteer-exchange programs and placements of qualified Canadian volunteers to foster sustainable development.
Youth Program
A cost-shared funding program that can provide Canadian not-for-profit youth organizations, volunteer-sending organizations, and colleges with support for development programs that empower Canadian youth to be stakeholders in sustainable development.
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