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We wish to inform you of the following federal calls for proposals, consultations, and appointment opportunities that are currently open.
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
Environmental Damages Fund
Deadline: Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is to support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment. The Fund invests in projects falling within four funding categories:
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative
Deadline : Friday, May 31, 2024
The Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data (CMGD) Initiative is dedicated to unlocking the sustainable development of Canada’s critical minerals resources by providing essential knowledge and data to support informed decision-making. This is achieved through funding initiatives that help advance availability of valuable data and insights on the location, quality and economic feasibility of critical minerals resources.
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP)
Deadline: Monday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) aims to increase the production of alternate format reading materials for persons with print disabilities.
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities – Employment Assistance Services
Deadline: Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
This funding opportunity aims to support Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) organizations to deliver Employment Assistance Services (EAS) to English-speaking communities in Quebec and Francophone communities outside Quebec in their first official language.
Canada Arts Training Fund
Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2024
The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) supports arts training in Canada. The CATF provides financial support for the operations of Canadian arts organizations that specialize in training artists for professional national or international artistic careers at the highest levels.
Green Wood Construction Program (GCWood)
Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2024
The Green Wood Construction (GWCC) program encourages greater use of wood construction technologies in building projects. The program will seek to target innovative building solutions and schematic designs under key areas of interest including, but not limited to, prefabrication including modular buildings, retrofits, and design for disassembly/adaptability. The GCWood program hosted webinars in August (one in English and one in French) to provide information about the program’s application and evaluation process and to answer questions from applicants.You can find the webinar recording here.
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT)
Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2024
The IFIT program helps improve the environmental performance of the forestry sector by supporting demonstration and uptake projects that promote the decarbonization of industrial processes, as well as the efficient use of resources that produce more value from the same amount of wood. It continues to fund projects that produce renewable energy and sustainable bioproducts and seeks to invest in projects that integrate technologies leading to greater energy efficiency and explore bioenergy carbon capture in forest sector operations. The IFIT program hosted webinars in August (one in English and one in French) to provide information about the program’s application and evaluation process and to answer questions from applicants. You can find the webinar recording here.
Veteran and Family Well-being Fund
Deadline : Friday, July 12, 2024
Veterans Affairs Canada launched a new call for applications for the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund. The Fund provides funds to implement initiatives and conduct research on areas like Veteran homelessness, mental health, the transition to life after service, and more.
Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) - Small projects component
Deadline : Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3pm
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) - Small projects component supports small-scale construction, renovation and retrofitting projects across Canada that have a quick impact to increase accessibility in community spaces or workplaces.Eligible projects may receive a grant of up to $125,000. Examples of projects include: building ramps, accessible doors and accessible washrooms; installing lifts and elevators; constructing multi-sensory rooms and accessible playgrounds; building accessible parking and drop-off areas; and installing accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
Court Challenges Program
Deadline for Funding (Language Rights): Wednesday, July 31, 2024; Thursday, October 31, 2024 and Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Deadline for Funding Human Rights: Friday, July 26, 2024 and Friday, October 25, 2024.
The modernized CCP will provide financial support to individuals and groups in Canada to bring cases of national significance related to certain constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language and human rights before the courts.
Official Languages Support Programs
Deadline: Various deadlines depending on the specific program
The Department of Canadian Heritage supports two official languages funding programs from which several initiatives are derived. The collective goal of these programs is to:
AgriInvest
Deadline : Monday, September 30, 2024 to submit your 2023 form without penalty
AgriInvest is one of the business risk management programs the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). AgriInvest is a self-managed producer-government savings account designed to help you manage small income declines and make investments to manage risk and improve market income.
AgriStability
Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024 to submit your 2023 form without penalty
AgriStability is one of the Business Risk Management programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). AgriStability protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income for reasons such as production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
AgriStability is a margin based program designed to help producers manage large income declines.
Each year, you must enroll in the program, pay your fee and submit a form by the applicable deadlines.
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Deadline: The Program accepts applications for indemnity twice per year:
Through the Canadian Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program, the Government of Canada assumes the financial risk for loss and damage to objects and appurtenances on loan for eligible travelling exhibitions in Canadian museums, art galleries or other cultural institutions. The Program has 2 objectives: to increase access to Canadian and world heritage through the exchange of artefacts and exhibitions in Canada; and to help reduce the financial cost of insurance and allow Canadian art galleries, museums, archives and libraries to present high-quality exhibitions on themes and with contents of national or global significance
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Local festivals
Deadlines: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 for festivals starting between 1 July and 31 August of the next calendar year
The Local Festivals component of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists; local artisans; local heritage performers or specialists; and local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural carriers. This includes the celebration of LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations.
Canada Cultural Investment Fund
Deadline for Endowment Incentives : Sunday, December 1
Deadline for Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations : Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.
The Canada Cultural Investment Fund encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to help arts and heritage organizations be better rooted and recognized in their communities. The Canada Cultural Investment Fund provides support through three components: The Strategic Initiatives component provides financial assistance for projects involving multiple partners that will help arts and heritage organizations improve their business practices and diversify their revenues. The Endowment Incentives component encourages arts organizations to build new revenue streams. Canadians are encouraged to support the arts by providing donations to professional arts organization's endowment fund. The government provides a funding incentive for these donations. The Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations component supports those rare instances where a professional arts organization faces the prospect of closure but there is a high degree of support for its continuation and a viable business/restructuring plan. Assistance through this component can enable an arts organization to restructure, so it can continue to contribute to the community it is serving.
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund - Indigenous Grants Program
Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) will provide up to $1.5 billion in federal funding over seven years for clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects necessary to enable the sustainable development and expansion of critical minerals in Canada. The CMIF currently offers grants to support Indigenous engagement, participation and capacity building related to infrastructure projects that would enable critical minerals development.
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) - Indigenous-led projects pilot
Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
The Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVEI) supports projects that aim to increase awareness, knowledge and public confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and public charging and refueling infrastructure. The ZEVAI helps fund outreach, education, and capacity-building activities, ultimately enabling greater adoption of ZEVs by Canadians in all regions of the country. The Ingidenous-led projects pilot program supports Indigenous-led projects that aim to address awareness and knowledge gaps related to all types of ZEVs, lower-carbon medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and clean fuels, such as clean hydrogen and biofuels.
Tourism Growth Program
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Tourism Growth Program is now open in Quebec, with a budget of $21.1 million. SMEs, NPOs and social economy enterprises active in the tourism industry can now apply to the program through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). CED’s support focuses on increasing the capacity of local tourist attractions to enhance their potential to attract visitors from outside Quebec by supporting the development of tourism products and experiences, in particular in rural and remote regions.
Green Freight Program - Stream 1 Assess and Retrofit
Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a continuous intake basis until March 31, 2027
The Green Freight Program will help fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, logistical best-practice implementation and the purchase of low carbon vehicles. Stream 1 of the Program is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000 per Applicant towards Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments and Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits. Natural Resources Canada has established a list of approved retrofit devices, of which a percentage of the cost will be eligible for a grant. This stream aims to increase the knowledge and capacity of the on-road freight transportation sector to adopt energy efficiency measures tailored to operational needs by providing financial support.
The Low Carbon Economy Fund - Indigenous Leadership Fund
Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2027
The Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) supports projects to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create good jobs for Canadians. The Indigenous Leadership Fund is a new program under the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support climate action by Indigenous peoples. The program will fund Indigenous-owned and led renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating projects. Recognizing the unique rights, interests, and circumstances of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments, communities, and organizations, the Indigenous Leadership Fund will use a distinctions-based approach to deliver funding to support projects that are Indigenous-owned and led, advance Indigenous climate leadership and support the self-determined climate, social, and economic priorities of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Leadership Fund - Canada.ca
Wine Sector Support Program
Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024, for applications for the 2024-25 program year. The program ends on March 31, 2027.
The Wine Sector Support Program aims to provide short-term financial support to licensed Canadian wineries as they transition and adapt to ongoing and emerging challenges impacting the financial resilience and competitiveness of the wine industry.
AgriAssurance Program
Deadline : Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2027, or until all funding has been allowed
The AgriAssurance Program is a $64.05-million program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The program will:
AgriMarketing Program
Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2027, or until all funding has been allowed
The AgriMarketing Program is a $129.97-million program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The program will support national agricultural sectors to increase and diversify exports to international markets and seize domestic market opportunities and grow the economy by increasing and diversifying Canadian exports of agriculture, agri-food, agri-based products, including fish and seafood, by increasing the visibility of Canadian products and increasing the capacity of exporting producers to identify and seize market development opportunities in targeted markets
Canada Music Fund
Application deadline for individual and collective initiatives: Please contact the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings(FACTOR) and Fondation Musicaction (Musicaction) for application deadlines.
The Individual Initiatives component provides financial assistance to undertake activities that are central to the development of Canadian artists, the promotion of their music and the expansion of their audience. Examples of supported activities under this component include the production and marketing of Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring (including showcases) of Canadian artists, artist management, publishing of Canadian musical works and business development. Applicants have access to annual funding either through comprehensive envelope funding or project-by-project support. The Collective Initiatives component provides financial assistance to undertake activities that help Canadian artists and industry professionals gain a greater profile at home and abroad, increase their artistic and business skills, and build their export-readiness and overall competitiveness.
Canada Media Fund
Application deadline: Various deadlines depending on the financing program. Learn more about the CMF funding programs.
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) supports the creation of popular, innovative Canadian content and software applications. The CMF is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the Canadian television and digital media industries through two streams of funding. The Experimental Stream encourages the development of innovative, interactive content and leading-edge software applications for digital media platforms. The Convergent Stream supports the creation of convergent television and digital media content which Canadians anytime, anywhere.
Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Deadline for programming Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters: applicants must contact their regional office to determine which deadline is appropriate for their organization.
Deadline for Development: All applicants must contact the nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage to verify the application deadline.
The CAPF provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters. The CAPF has 2 main components — Programming and Development. The Programming component has 2 streams: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters; and Presenter Support Organizations.The Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) is committed to providing equitable funding opportunities that reflect the many perspectives of Canada’s cultural life. Special considerations may be given by the program to funding applications submitted by organizations from or supporting Indigenous, Black, racialized, official language minority and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, organizations that are women-led, or serving D/deaf people and people living with a disability.
Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Deadline for Postdoctoral Fellowship Supplements, Doctoral Award Supplements and for Connection Grants : Expected to be announced in the near future. Please ensure that you visit this webpage in the coming months.
Canadian Heritage is partnering with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to provide funding support through arm’s-length SSHRC Connection Grants as well as supplements to recipients of SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships and SSHRC Doctoral Awards (Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral Scholarships and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships). The purpose of this funding is to:
The Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research supports the goals of the Government of Canada’s approach to protecting democracy and combatting disinformation and other online harms.
Young Canada Works
Deadline for students and graduates: There is no deadline. We recommend that you create an account and submit your candidacy before the summer.
Deadline for employers: The deadlines for internship applications are determined by the delivery organization that administers the program, the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF). Please contact the FJCF to inquire about deadlines.
Young Canada Works (YCW) offers a variety of short-term job and internship programs to job seekers and employers.Students can apply to two short-term job programs, while graduates can apply to two internship programs. Read more about YCW for students and graduates. Eligible employers may benefit from wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. Read more about YCW for employers.
PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
For a full list of current public consultations: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/consultations/consultingcanadians.html
Helping 2SLGBTQI+Older Adults to Age in Place
Deadline : Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+) and living at home. The information gathered could support policy development as part of the commitment of the Government of Canada's first Federal 2SLGBTQI+Action Plan. The action plan aims to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. Share your ideas online : Complete this anonymous online questionnaire. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Participate by mail : Send your mailing address by email if you prefer a paper copy of the questionnaire. Other ways to participate : To participate in other related research on this subject (for example, a one-on-one interview with a researcher) fill in this form.
Consultations towards the elaboration of regulations related to the modernization of Canada’s official languages regime
Deadline : Wednesday, July 3, 2024
June 2023, our government modernized Canada's official languages regime by modernizing the Official Languages Act and enacting a new law, The Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act. To implement further elements of this reform, the Department of Official Languages (Canadian Heritage) is continuing its work by developing and implementing two new regulations:
A questionnaire open to the public is available online until July 3, 2024. Key Stakeholders will also be met over the coming weeks to take part in more in-depth discussions.
Consultation to co-develop an Indigenous broadcasting policy
Deadline: Monday, July 22, 2024
The CRTC is holding a public consultation to gather views on how to support Indigenous broadcasters and content creators, and to ensure Indigenous stories and voices are represented, easily found, and shared across all platforms. The CRTC is accepting comments on the co-development until July 22, 2024. To facilitate engagement, interested parties can participate by:
Other ways to participate include consulting the summary notice of consultation or hosting a community-led engagement session and submitting comments using one of the ways outlined above.
Co-developing distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation
Current Status: Open
The Government of Canada, in collaboration with Indigenous partners and the provinces and territories, is developing new distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation to facilitate access to high quality, culturally appropriate health services. To get involved, you can attend an engagement session by contacting [email protected] or send comments directly to this same email address. Co-developing distinctions-based Indigenous health legislation (sac-isc.gc.ca)
APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
To view and apply for all federal government appointment opportunities: Appointment opportunities
Explore – Second Language Program
Application deadline: Friday, May 31, 2024
Explore is an intensive language immersion program that provides opportunities for English-speaking students to study French, and for French-speaking students to study English. For participants 16 and older, Explore sessions are offered during the spring or summer, which last between 31 and 33 days. For 13- to 15-year-olds, three-week summer sessions are available. Some virtual Explore sessions are offered for those who are unable to participate in person. The program contributes $3,350 for each participant 16 years and older and $2,400 for each participant 13 to 15 years old to cover the costs of tuition, instructional materials, meals, and lodging.
Member- All divisions, Parole Board of Canada
Deadline : Friday, June 7, 2024
PBC Board members make decisions that have significant implications for people’s lives, public safety and the integrity of Canada's parole system.
Call for Nominations for 11th Parliamentary Poet Laureate
Deadline : Monday, June 17, 2024
We encourage the nominations of poets of all backgrounds and life experiences from across the country, and we invite you to help us spread the word about the call for nominations. If you have any questions about the Parliamentary Poet Laureate program, please contact the Library at 613-992-4793 or toll free at 1-866-599-4999, or by email at [email protected].
Members of the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
Deadline : Thursday, June 20, 2024
The federal government has launched a selection process to seek applications from a diverse range of qualified Canadians for appointment to the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA). The EI Board of Appeal will act as an independent administrative tribunal composed of regionally based three member panels representing the government, workers, and employers equally to better serve Canadians. The BOA will be mandated to provide simple, quick, and fair hearings on first level EI appeals.
President/CEO, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Deadline : applications reviewed on an ongoing basis
The President is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CBC/Radio-Canada and leads the Corporation in a rapidly changing environment, focus on its public mandate, and ensure that it remains relevant to the next generation of Canadians and creators. The CEO is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Corporation and is accountable to the Board of Directors for its efficient operation in accordance with the priorities established by the Board and the governance principles of CBC/Radio-Canada. The CEO is accountable to Canadians for providing a high level of public service from coast to coast to coast. The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the Corporation is nimble, innovative, and plays a vital role in Canadian democracy as a trusted provider of news and information.
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program
Deadline: Open for applications
Odyssey is a bilingual, paid work experience that provides opportunities for postsecondary students to travel to another province. English-speaking candidates can work in English in Quebec or New Brunswick, while French-speaking candidates can work in French in a province or territory other than their own. Participants work 25 hours per week and receive a taxable salary of $27,000 for a nine-month work term.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 514-522-1339.
Thank you,
Steven Guilbeault
Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
