Backgrounder – Women’s Capacity Fund
1. What is the Women’s Capacity Fund?
The Women’s Capacity Fund is a permanent endowment fund established to provide core funding and support to local, regional, and national organizations that support women’s participation in leadership and economic decision-making.
2. What is the purpose of the Women’s Capacity Fund?
The purpose of the fund is to build the organizational capacity of women’s organizations by providing funding for core operations such as:
- Human resources.
- Strategic planning.
- Organizational development.
- Equipment and office space.
- Communications.
3. Who is eligible to receive funding from the Women’s Capacity Fund?
Funding will be provided to local, regional, and national organizations that support women’s participation in leadership and economic decision-making. Organizations must:
- Be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization.
- Have a majority-women board and staff.
- Be in operation for a minimum of one year.
- Have an annual budget of less than $5 million.
- Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and the advancement of women.
- Have a clear plan for how the funding will be used to increase the organization’s capacity.
4. What is the funding amount and duration?
Funding will be provided up to $250,000 per year for a period of three years.
5. How can organizations apply for funding?
Organizations can apply for funding online through the Women’s Capacity Fund website at [INSERT WEBSITE ADDRESS]. The deadline for applications is [INSERT DEADLINE DATE].
6. When will funding be announced?
Funding decisions will be announced [INSERT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE].
7. Who is managing the Women’s Capacity Fund?
The Women’s Capacity Fund is managed by Community Foundations of Canada, a national organization that supports local community foundations across the country.
8. Where can I learn more about the Women’s Capacity Fund?
More information about the Fund can be found on the Women’s Capacity Fund website at [INSERT WEBSITE ADDRESS].
Backgrounder – Women’s Capacity Fund
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