Together Fund

Eligibility Criteria

Is your organization eligible?

Your organization may be eligible if you:

  • Are a registered Canadian non-profit or charity (excluding post-secondary institutions)
  • Meet the definition of a Small or Medium-Sized Organization (SMO), with your organization’s most recent financial statements showing:
    • Consolidated revenue equal to or less than $10 million, and
    • Annual overseas expenditures in development assistance not exceeding $2 million (i.e. projects administered with the promotion of the economic development and welfare of developing countries as their main objective).
  • Have been incorporated in Canada for at least 3 years (can provide proof of legal status (e.g. a letter of incorporation), and a Canada Revenue Agency business number or registered charity number.
  • Can provide 3 years of financial statements (audited preferred but not required)
  • Demonstrate financial, ethical, and operational capacity to manage funds responsibly

Is your project eligible?

Your project may be eligible if you:

  • Work in international cooperation, global solidarity, or eligible public engagement
  • Propose activities in ODA-eligible countries (or focus on eligible public engagement in Canada)
  • Are community-informed and partner-led, with clear roles for partners and participants
  • Align with program values, including localization, equity, learning, and Do No Harm
  • Promote gender equality and inclusion, addressing barriers and power imbalances
  • Comply with and uphold good practices in environmental, ethical, and human rights standards

Not eligible

  • Organizations or projects that proselytize 

Funding Parameters

  • Funding request for $100,000 - $200,000/year (maximum $600,000)
  • Project length: 1–3 years (multi-year funding will be approved)
  • Budget submitted in Canadian dollars using the Canada LIFTs template
  • Apply for or have only one active Canada LIFTs fund at a time
  • Must provide 100% matching contribution (Up to 25% in-kind is allowed and 75% cash)
    • First year matching cash contribution required prior to the start of your project 
  • May include construction
  • One application per organization

NOTE:

  • Canadian SMOs currently in their last year of Global Affairs Canada funding may be eligible for Canada LIFTs support.
  • A maximum overlap of 6 months of Global Affairs Canada funding is allowed.

Resources to consult:

Webinar Recording
Webinar PowerPoint
FAQ 
 

Applications are open  Sept. 8 and will close on Nov. 4, 2026 at 1 pm CDT (Central Daylight Time) 

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Eligibility Notice 


SMOs that were recommended for funding through the Catalyst Fund are not eligible to apply for the current Momentum and Together Fund funding round. 

In addition, organizations that did not register their intent to apply for Momentum and Together by July 30, 2026 are not eligible to apply in this round. 

We encourage organizations that are not eligible this time to apply during the next funding cycle. 

How To Apply

  • Set up an account for your organization in French or English
  • You can only submit an application when the funding window is open
  • Follow the instructions and guidelines in the online application
  • Submit one complete application only, by the deadline (multiple applications will not be reviewed)
  • Applicants allowed 1 active Canada LIFTs project at a time

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