Call for Proposals: Settlement and Resettlement Programs

Citizenship and Immigration Canada is issuing a Call for Proposals for:

• programs and services to support the settlement, adaptation and integration of newcomers into Canadian society; and
• refugee resettlement and assistance programs.

Proposed activities must meet the criteria identified in one of the following areas: Overseas Activities; Needs Assessments; Resettlement; Service Bridging; Language/Skills Development; and Social Engagement.

Projects must produce specified results within a specified time frame. Please note that all funding will be provided through contribution agreements (see the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page).

Deadline for receipt of proposals is December 14, 2007 and project activities must begin during fiscal year 2008–2009, i.e. between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Multi-year projects will be considered but must respect the start dates referenced above.

Who can Apply

Project funding is available to:

• non-profit organizations,
• non-governmental organizations,
• community groups,
• umbrella organizations,
• educational institutions,
• individuals, and
• businesses.

How to Apply

For details on eligibility criteria and steps on how to prepare a project proposal, see the Guide for Applicants below. Read the guide carefully before you begin the application process.

Paper and electronic formats (saved on disk or CD) of the proposals should be submitted to the following address:

Integration and Refugee Program Delivery
Operational Management and Coordination Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 1L1

• Guide for Applicants
• Application for Funding and Budget Form [IMM 5277B]
  >> Adobe® Acrobat format, size: 459 K

For inquiries, please email: integration-omc-goc@cic.gc.ca

Related Links

• Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments