National Call for Proposals 2019 Part 2: Research, Capacity-Building, and Coordination Services (Indirect) Funding Guidelines

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) administers the Settlement Program to help newcomers settle and adapt to life in Canada, setting them on a path to integration and full citizenship. IRCC works with many partners to deliver a set of ongoing high-quality services to newcomers.

Call for Proposals Part 2 (CFP 2) is a follow-up funding process to the National Call for Proposals 2019 for the Settlement and Resettlement Assistance Programs. This process is for Settlement Program services which were not included in the Call for Proposals 2019. This process does not include the Resettlement Assistance Program.

The purpose of this CFP 2 is to complement direct Settlement services across Canada by funding projects which promote research, capacity-building and coordination services. Funding for recommended projects will commence on April 1, 2020 and will be eligible for a duration of up to five (5) years, ending no later than March 31, 2025. These Funding Guidelines are a tool to help applicants develop their proposal(s). All applicants are responsible for reading the Funding Guidelines in full.

Applicants applying to receive Settlement Program funding for Base indirect services can propose Customized services to address specific gaps or current needs as identified in the Customized Services section of these guidelines. Customized Services are enhanced, refined or niche areas in which IRCC would like to see expansion, or customization, in response to emerging or specific sector needs. The priorities outlined in these guidelines are based on valuable input gathered through extensive local consultations with settlement, resettlement and other stakeholders across all regions.^{Footnote 1} They also align closely with the priorities identified in the first Call for Proposals 2019.

It should be noted that the funding envelope for indirect services is limited to up to 10 percent of the total funding envelope for the Settlement Program. Generally, funding will more likely be expanded in the key areas identified in the Customized Services section of the guidelines.