What this program stream offers

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• Stream objectives
• Funding priorities
• Glossary

Stream objectives

We are funding projects that will support initiatives or projects localizing the SDGs in communities to facilitate the advancement, measurement and reporting of SDGs progress as their main objective.  Funded projects must also include at least 1 other objective from among the following:

• activities that establish accountability frameworks to support impact measurement and highlight innovative or existing actions in communities and demonstrate SDG progress
• activities that create resources to enhance and share knowledge on the SDGs including the contribution of Indigenous knowledge and practices in relation to advancing the SDGs
• activities that explore new and innovative approaches and investment for SDGs
• activities that foster new and established collaboration or partnerships between various sectors to explore new technologies and foster innovation and investment for SDGs

Funding priorities

We may give priority to projects that:

• are submitted by eligible recipients who have demonstrated experience in undertaking projects of a similar nature
• are submitted by organizations with a national scope
• target the greatest number of the 17 SDGs
• clearly demonstrate a level of innovation
• demonstrate in-kind contributions from more than one partner
• strengthen or develop new or established partnerships
• foster and integrate Indigenous and local knowledge
• bridge efforts across sectors in support of the 2030 Agenda

Glossary

Here is a list of key terms used within this application guide.

Community

A group of people who share something in common. A community can be defined by the shared attributes of the people in it and/or by the strength of the connections among them.

Innovative approach

An approach that will introduce a new product, idea, process, or technology, or complement, rethink, and/or adapt existing activities that support Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Multidisciplinary

Projects that recognize the interconnectedness of the three dimensions of sustainable development (economic, social, and environmental) and focus on more than one SDG.

National Scope

National in scope means an organization must demonstrate that its benefits will be effectively extended nationwide, extending beyond more than 1 province, territory, or region.

Outcomes

These are the changes that are expected to occur as the result of the project (more than one outcome could be directly related to an objective). They answer the question, “How will we know if the project has achieved its expected results, whether this is at a community or individual level?”.

Outputs

These are the direct products or services that will be produced to generate the desired outcomes. Several activities could contribute to one output. They answer the question, “What will the project produce?” (for example, a guide, information sessions, etc.). A good project proposal will clearly define project outputs and expected results.

Sustainable development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It has three dimensions that are balanced and complement each other:

• economic: supporting the creation of conditions to allow quality jobs that stimulate the economy without harming the environment
• environmental: supporting the creation of conditions to conserve natural resources and the environment to allow people to live well, now and in the future
• social: supporting the creation of conditions to current and future generations to promote diverse and inclusive communities where rights are respected and people feel secure and reach their full potential

Sustainable Development Goals

The Government of Canada works with partners and stakeholders to advance the 2030 Agenda through concrete actions on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These actions include reducing poverty, building sustainable economic growth, supporting reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, advancing gender equality, and taking action on climate change and clean energy.The 17 SDGs are available on the Canada and the Sustainable Development Goals web page.