Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative 2025-2027 (Up to $500,000)

The Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative was established by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs to support the consumer advocacy work of Canadian non profit organizations. The Initiative enables organizations to produce independent research on consumer issues and funds the creation of resources to help consumers make informed decisions in the marketplace. It also aims to strengthen capacity building for consumer organizations to help fulfil their mandates, increase their visibility, membership and self-sufficiency in the interest of Canadian consumers.

 

• Table of Content
• About Canadian Government
• Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative
• Aim and Benefits of Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative
• Requirements for Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Canadian Government

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Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative

Application Deadline	20 Jan 2025
Value	$500,000
Country to study	Canada
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Canadian Government
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative

The Program funds projects through non-repayable contributions. The maximum total amount that can be awarded per project to a single organization is $500,000.

Contribution limits have been established so as to support a variety of projects that are geographically representative and considerate of Canada's diverse and underrepresented populations. Applicants should consider innovative approaches to their methodology, work plans and, communication efforts. During the assessment process, consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate how they are addressing factors outlined above.

Note: There is a limit of three proposals per organization.

 

Requirements for Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative Qualification

Eligible applicants must be incorporated (federally or provincially) as a not-for-profit organization or association in Canada and/or:

• Not-for-profit social enterprises or co-operatives
• Consortia of non-profit organizations
• Post-secondary academic institutions or research institutes
• Indigenous organizations

Interview date, Process and Venue for Canadian Government Consumer Protection Initiative

Project Duration

Projects can span a period of up to 24 months. The fiscal project cycle will begin April 1, 2025 and end March 31, 2027. Projects may start at any point over the 2025 – 2027 cycle but must be completed by March 31, 2027.

Application Deadline

January 20, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Canadian Government on ised-isde.canada.ca to apply

Download the Application Form and complete as instructed in the Applicant's Guide, attach all mandatory additional documentation and click 'Apply now' when finished to submit. Receipt of your application package will be acknowledged within two business days.

The deadline to submit an application is January 20, 2025 at 15:00 EST.

For more details visit: Canadian Government website.