List of projects funded by the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
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| Organization name |
Project title |
Project summary and outcomes |
Funding type (Grant or contribution) |
Project status |
Year of funding (fiscal year) |
Targeted SDGs |
Province/ Territory of action |
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| Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI) (French only) | Contribution of Quebec social movements to the National Strategy for the 2030 program | The project builds a consultation process and delivers a report (French only), which outlines the findings. It engages with Quebec civil society organizations to inform the Quebec population on the SDG 2030 Agenda. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | QC |
| Université Laval (French only) | From local to global: intersectoral mobilization for the approval of the SDGs | Laval University organizes activities on Campus to help mobilize students around the SDGs. It translates SDG reports (French only) for the Francophone community. It also organizes a symposium (French only) and a workshop “Partnership for Sustainable Cities”. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) (closed) | SDSN Canada Youth – National Consultation on SDG Engagement | The project seeks to engage youth. It leverages its member campuses in Waterloo, Québec and Simon Fraser. Through a youth-led White Paper (French only) and virtual town hall, it collects their feedback to reflect back their priorities and ideas. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) | Building Best Practice for SDG Implementation in Canada | The project produces 10 policy briefs on the implementation of SDGs. It provides specific recommendations for the development of a national strategy. It also builds a strategy for academic research about SDGs. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) | Youth Engagement on the Sustainable Development Goals | This project convenes multi-stakeholder groups to gather feedback on how to best approach the National Strategy. A report summarizes findings from youth engagement sessions. Sessions include an SDG Town Hall (online survey) and 3 policy jams with SDSN member institutions. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 13, 15 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) | BCCIC Moving Towards SDG Integration | BCCIC provides a skeleton digital map. The Movement Map includes Canada’s online research on SDGs. It coordinates and integrates programming and research with other key networks and SDG oriented organizations on a local, national and international scale. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| International Institute for International Development (IISD) | Leaving no Canadian Behind – measuring the wellbeing of vulnerable Canadians for effective SDG | This research project identifies the vulnerable groups under-represented in the SDGs Canada. IISD assesses complementary data sources and indicators. They explore how they can use data in an indicator framework to measure the impacts of SDG implementation on vulnerable groups. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) | Together Alberta: Consulting, Connecting and Communicating with Albertans on the SDGs | A report analyzes the perspectives of Albertans from across the provinces on priorities of communities on the implementation of the SDGs within Alberta. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 13, 16, 17 | AB |
| Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) | Strength in Diversity and Partnerships: Community Perspectives on a National SDG Strategy | OCIC leads consultations with diaspora, disability, Indigenous communities and cultural and scientific education institutions in Ontario. They inform the production of reports. This aims to inform the development of the national strategy. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 4, 10 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) | Engaging Manitobans with the Sustainable Development Goals | MCIC raises awareness on the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. It engages Manitobans to provide input and inform Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 13, 14, 15 | MB |
| Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC) | Northern Perspectives for a National SDG Strategy | A photo-journalism project informs the development of the 2030 Agenda national strategy. It produced a body of work that included 17 photos and accompanying narration to represent each of the 17 SDGs according to their northern community’s own unique perspective. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) | 2019 SDG Survey | Global Compact conducts an SDG survey and round-table discussion sessions with members of the private sector. It creates a report to summarize all relative findings advising the development of the 2030 Agenda National Strategy. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) | Engaging Canadians with the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda National Strategy | SCIC undertakes roundtable discussions in urban and rural settings, including youth focused events. It also hosts an event with Indigenous partners to establish new partnerships. It engages teachers and educators with the SDGs, and creates a cross-sectional summary report on consultation findings. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 3, 4, 10, 13, 16, 17 | SK |
| Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) | Engaging Law and Governance Partnerships & Awareness for the SDGs in Canada | A report summarizes finding from an online event that convened local, regional and national stakeholders. It discusses the systems and issues that must be analyzed and established to achieve the SDGs in Canada. In addition to the conference, CISDL published a set of 5 SDG focused Issue Briefs. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Community Foundations of Canada | Alliance 2030 – Outreach and Engagement | Alliance 2030 engages organizations and the public on the SDGs between now and 2030. Enhancements to the alliance2030.ca digital platform include an SDG Podcast. In addition, Alliance 2030 grew its membership by undertaking outreach on the SDGs through it's National Conversation Series on Canada and the SDGs. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Community Foundations of Canada | Vital Signs: Informing Canada’s 2030 National Agenda Strategy | The project aims to inform Canada's 2030 Agenda National Strategy through a Vital Signs SDGs review and report. It also seeks to evaluate the existing data landscape. It supports strengthened local SDG integration and measurement for future Vital Signs reports. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| MaRS Discovery District | Canada’s Roadmap for SDG Data Interoperability | The project engages a broad range of stakeholders, data users, owners and creators of SDG data. It builds a report mapping the current landscape of SDG data interoperability in Canada, synthesizing participatory workshops and interviews with a survey of the literature and online sources. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 2, 3, 8, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Youth Climate Lab | Building Skills and Solutions for Our 2030: Creating the Toolbox for “Radical Collaboration” | This project aims to develop and test a toolbox of replicable, scalable models for skills building. A report summarizes findings from 6 events across Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The events engage youth in SDG action while building key skills for the future. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ON |
| Windfall Ecology Centre | Systematic Finance Opportunities Initiative | A report summarizes baseline research about the status of sustainable finance. It also summarizes the current attitudes and views held by financial industry stakeholders regarding systemic transformation and key opportunities for future research. | Grant | Completed | 2018-2019 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Competent Boards | Executive SDGs Roadshow - Engaging Boards and Executives, including investors, in delivering Agenda2030 | Competent Boards interviewed Canadian Board members, executives, investors, influencers and thought leaders on the importance of the SDGs. They took the video 'on a roadshow' combined with panel debates to further engage senior executives in Canada. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| VentureBetter | Engaging Canada's Venture Ecosystem, Innovation Economy, and Private Sector in the SDGs | The project identifies alignment with and contribution to the SDGs among Canadian ventures. It builds awareness of and support for the SDGs in the Canadian venture ecosystem. It does so with a scalable approach to the SDG screening and engagement across the Canada. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 4, 9, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Lovell Corporation | BridgingTheGap Forums: Youth2030 Mastermind Series | Lovell Corp develops and organizes the BridgingTheGap to Youth forum and the YOUNGA Forum. It convenes young people with industry leaders, decision-makers, celebrity influencers and community stakeholders to co-create solutions to address the SDGs and advance Canada’s 2030 Agenda. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| SucSeed Social Enterprises | Growing Awareness of the SDGs in the Classroom | This project makes use of links with educators and schools to create a learning experience for elementary students’ grades 3-6. It aligns with core modules such as science, food, nutrition and social studies. The goal is to raise awareness of the SDGs among educators, students and their families. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | NL, NS, PEI, NB |
| Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife | Yellowknife Delivers: Sustainable Cities, Strong Institutions and Infrastructure | The project raises awareness of residents, visitors, businesses and other local partners on the 2030 Agenda. To do so, the City of Yellowknife features its actions under the 2030 banner in a thorough communication plan. This promotes the city's initiatives and efforts towards achieving the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 7, 10, 11, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Yukon College | SDG Hub Yukon | The project builds capacity for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship department to reach communities in Whitehorse and across Yukon. Events gather citizens and youth to learn about SDGs, explore Yukon issues, and host design labs. The outcomes of these events inform the 2030 SDG Action Plan. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | YT |
| Canadian Organic Growers | Kick-starting a Food Secure Akwesasne and Promoting SDG across Canada and Beyond (KFSA) | The project works with The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne towards the 2030 Agenda. The outcomes include cross-cultural, sustainable agriculture workshops and a tri-lingual Agri-food Guide. It also includes a practical guide for farmers to support the SDGs. An educational website promotes food security through traditional and innovative organic agriculture. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 12, 15 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society | Clayoquot Sound Biosphere SDG Knowledge Exchange | The project creates durable links across communities and sectors. It develops partnerships to gather local and Indigenous insight on community priorities. It leads an SDG research and knowledge forum with a First Nation community. Communications activities convey the regional vision of SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC |
| Future of Good Media Inc. | My 2030: Infographic Posters That Make You SDG-Informed | The project raises support for the 2030 Agenda through 10 infographic posters. This allows individuals to view projects that are contributing towards a post-pandemic recovery and tackle the SDGs. It includes research, crowdsourcing and outreach. It selects organizations to highlight 'SDG Solutions', crafts infographic design, and supports promotion. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| 9057315 Canada Inc. (Women on the move, Artemis Project) | Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Assessment and Sustainability Tools for Mining and Metals | The project develops business cases for the mining industry to align with SDGs. With this project, a roundtable with senior mining and metal executives informs a comprehensive report. It then guides a strategy and action plan for women-owned businesses in the sector to support SDG alignment. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Maison du Développement Durable | S'unir autour des objectifs de développement durable | The project consists of organizing public events to raise support on the 2030 Agenda. It includes 9 events that are part of the organization’s annual program of 65 events in Montreal. Social media campaigns, ads and press releases promote the events. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 10, 11, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| The Governors of the University of Calgary | Growing the Goals: using experiential learning to cultivate the SDGs | The project raises support and prompts efforts to advance the SDGs by the University of Calgary. The project helps students develop leadership skills through experiential learning tied to the SDGs. It engages community though the development of high quality SDG communications and the organization of SDG events. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| London Environmental Institute | Businesses in London - Accelerating SDG Impact | This project educates businesses about their impact on the SDGs. It guides them on energy, waste and water usage, and helps them set targets. It includes educational events and forums on SDGs linking to business sustainability. It invites business leaders and employees across Southwestern Ontario to learn from experts. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15 | ON |
| Government of Yukon | A Profile of Wellbeing in Yukon: Advancing Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals | This project develops a thorough baseline report on territorial wellbeing. It builds on the Canadian Well Being Index and SDG indicators. Indicators and new data identify SDG alignment and fill gaps where national data is lacking. This deepens the understanding of unique issues about quality of life in Yukon. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| United Way Centraide Canada (UWC) | Community Impact 2030 | The project uplifts support for the 2030 Agenda across the United Way Centraide network and supports inclusive impact measurement aligned with the SDGs. This highlights SDG-related issues and ensures better understanding and alignment between community investments and the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) | Leaving no Canadian Behind II – approaches for inclusive and participatory monitoring | The project develops an inclusive approach to measuring progress on the 2030 Agenda. It documents challenges and approaches for vulnerable groups. It includes a database of organizations and their capacities to track progress. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| World Design Organization | Sustainability by Design – Industry and Design Community Multimedia Toolkit and Campaign | The project increases awareness across Canada's industry and design community. It sparks a conversation on how members can help achieve targets at the local level. It includes a social media campaign, SDG workshops with Canada’s wider design community, and a working group on recommendations from World Design talks. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| The Global SDG Awards | SDG Digital Media Studio Promoting Canada's Global Contribution | The project raises awareness on the 2030 Agenda through a social media campaign. It tells the story of the private sector’s contributions to the SDGs. This includes 20 videos to promote the Canadian private industry’s efforts to meet the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| University of Northern British Columbia (National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health) | Integrating Indigenous-Informed Evidence into Canada's Implementation of the 2030 Agenda | The project consists of a 1.5-day national gathering on Indigenous perspectives. It aims to promote awareness and inclusion of Indigenous-informed priorities for the 2030 Agenda in Canada. The goal is to ease knowledge exchange on Indigenous specific targets, priorities, and health factors linked to the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 3, 10, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| The City of Kitchener | Enhancing and Communicating Local Progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals | The project improves the City of Kitchener's data collection and reporting methods. It implements an innovative dashboard that aligns with the 2030 Agenda. Kitchener uses the SDGs to frame its governance, from its strategic plan to specific programs. This approach includes governance, measurement and monitoring, and communications. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ON |
| Kawartha World Issues Center | Advancing the SDGs 2030 Agenda in the Peterborough and Kawartha Area | The project develops community-based educational materials that profile the 17 SDGs. This makes use of a previous SDG forum held in Peterborough with 100 local organisations. The Forum’s report puts in context the SDGs by highlighting priorities and actions that advance the 2030 Agenda in the region. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 4, 13, 17 | ON |
| Canadian Standards Association (CSA) | Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals through National Standards of Canada | The project assesses how CSA standards and codes can be used by organizations, governments and policymakers to support SDG actions. The project evaluates the current link between CSA standards and codes through a robust methodology. It identifies opportunities for strengthening the alignment between the 17 SDGs and standards moving forward. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| The Kind Village Inc. | K(IN)D: Student Edition: A project to recognize and activate impact resources on campus | This project builds an impact toolkit for the SDGs. It enables students, institutions and community organizations to work together. It includes a program and handbook for students to engage on the SDGs, events, and reporting. A website also connects students with organizations and tracks actions on local SDG priorities. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 4, 8, 11, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| McMaster University | Sharing sustainability: A how-to for higher education | This project raises awareness on the 2030 Agenda by creating a toolkit aimed at sharing best practices. The goal is to advance the Agenda as a whole by sharing the work McMaster is doing on the SDGs. It aims to inspire and act as a resource for other universities. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ON |
| Global Shapers Halifax Hub Society | Canadian Leadership to Orient Global Shapers Community Towards Agenda 2030 | This project builds an SDG-based reporting framework. The goals is to track and quantify the impact of the Global Shapers projects in Montréal, across Canada and around the world. It includes an awareness campaign for the 2030 Agenda and a capacity-building toolkit to quantify and report on the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 5, 8, 10, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Oxfam Canada | Wearing the SDGs: Collaborating to make Canada’s Apparel Industry Innovate for Agenda 2030 | This project looks at how the garment industry can better contribute to the SDGs. It engages the public in discussions on how consumers and citizens can help push this process forward. Oxfam conducts research on companies' best practices, discusses findings with the apparell industry and provides a guide with recommendations. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 5, 8, 10, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec (RCJE) | #MaVoixCompte, un mouvement au service des ODD | #MaVoixCompte builds cross-sectoral partnerships and raises awareness on the SDGs across 110 branches of carrefours jeunesse-emploi (CJE). It creates a common framework to find local responses to challenges identified through consultations. A project accelerator supports youth to create, put in place and assess projects that meet the challenges. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Food Secure Canada | Food Policy and the SDGs: Mobilizing the expertise and reach of the food movement | The project brings together local organisations within the food movement. It deepens cross-sectoral understanding and engagement on how food policies can help meeting the SDGs. The outputs include briefing papers on Food Policy and the SDGs, Cross Sectoral Workshops, Issue primers and webinars ensuring representations from marginalized groups, among others. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 2, 3, 12, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Universities Canada | Canada's Universities: Advancing the 2030 Agenda | The project consists of a pan-Canadian initiative to increase exposure for SDG actions on campuses. It connects stakeholders through cross-sectoral partnerships in support of the 2030 Agenda. It culminates in a national campaign that brings leaders and experts together to share knowledge on SDG initiatives. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Green Economy Canada | Engaging Small and Medium Businesses to Action on SDG 7 and 13 | The project leverages Green Economy Canada’s network of community-based hubs to engage businesses to take action on the SDGs, with a focus on SDGs 7 and 13. Green Economy created an SDG guide and led a three-part webinar series to help businesses integrate the SDGs and communicate their efforts. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 7, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI) (closed) | Together 2020 | The project pursues the Together Symposia series hosted in 2017 and 2018 by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation. The new model moves to universities and colleges across Canada. It supports the SDGs through knowledge transfer, breakout sessions, and building plans, networks and capacity. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| United Way of Calgary and Area (UWCA) | United Way of Calgary and Area's SDG Project: Partnership and Strategy to Advance the Goals | UWCA builds capacity and stronger multi-sectoral partnerships in Calgary and Area. It advances the SDGs through inclusion in its strategic planning. The project uses formal and informal training to develop cross-sectoral capacity. It aims at featuring the intentional nature of innovation partnerships through a mentoring role. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 8, 17 | AB |
| University of Waterloo | The Canadian SDG Cities Index | The University of Waterloo develops an index of SDG achievement among Canadian municipalities. It also provides an online visualization portal to make this index available to the public. | Grant | Ongoing | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ON |
| Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington | Vital Signs Research Project and Report | The project uses local knowledge to measure local action towards improving quality of life through an SDG lens. Consultations help identify key issues within the community. Data documents baseline measures that chart progress towards the SDGs. An online report presents this information to the community. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 | ON |
| British Columbia Council for International Cooperation | BCCIC - Moving Toward the Goals | The project furthers development of the Movement Map across sectors in a national approach. It raises support about the SDGs through an annual HLPF spotlight report, youth oriented programming and Voluntary Local Reports. It also coordinates programming and research with other key networks and organizations. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Competent Boards Inc. | Executive SDGs Roadshow — Engaging Board Members and Executives in Delivering the 2030 Agenda | Competent Boards interviews Canadian Board members, executives, investors, thought leaders on the importance of the SDGs. The project ensures the video has the greatest impact by 'taking it on a roadshow'. Panel debates further engage senior executives in Canada and scale up SDG uptake. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL / CDIDD) | Law & Governance Partnerships for Analysis & Awareness of the SDGs in Canada | This builds on CISDL's successful project. It makes use of its national and international SDG law and governance experts. A report raises support, builds partnerships and strengthens capacity of academics and students, law and policy making communities, indigenous leaders, members of civil society, women's associations and private sector. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 6, 14, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centre facilitant la Recherche et l'innovation dans les Organisations (CEFRIO) (closed) | Promote citizen action via digital technology in order to reduce the carbon footprint | The project establishes a campaign to raise awareness of the SDGs among partners. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions by addressing Industries, innovation and infrastructures partners. Media, web-sessions, and conferences promote this project. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11,12,13, 14, 17 | QC |
| Impact Hub Montreal (French only) | Creation of the Accelerate 2030 Consortium for Quebec | The project consists of raising the consultation between organizations in Quebec (French only) to increase their capacity to advance the 2030 Agenda. This project brings together organizations from the private, public and philantropy sectors. It addresses all 17 SDGs. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | QC |
| Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire – TIESS (French only) | Co-naître / Contribute to the development of initiatives linked to the SDGs by capturing learning | The project develops partnership between organizations, socio-economic networks and local projects. Its goal is to raise local initiatives into the Agenda 2030. A platform provides access to these local actions through different sections. Communications allow the implementation of these initiatives. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 10, 11 | QC |
| Lovell Corporation | BridgingTheGap to Youth | Lovell Corporation develops and organizes the BridgingTheGap to Youth forum. It brings together community actors—government, business and civil society—with young people under 30 years old. It seeks to co-create and put in place local projects and youth-led ventures to address the SDGs and advance Canada’s 2030 Agenda. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) | Agents of Change: Sustainable Development Goals | The Centre for Social Innovation addresses gaps between awareness of the SDGs and how people can contribute to them. It develops and conducts training workshops for entrepreneurial social enterprises and Small to Medium Enterprises. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 3, 9, 13 | ON |
| Espace Québécois de Concertation sur les Pratiques d'Approvisionnement responsable (ECPAR) | Mobiliser les donneurs d'ordre et acteurs canadiens pour la mise en place et suivi de l'ODD 12 | ECPAR creates a platform that allows partner organizations to identify gaps. It enables them to better address the SDGs. This platform allows organizations to measure performance to reach the 2030 Agenda goals. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Okanagan College | Kalamalka Indigenous Garden | The project serves as a place of healing and a unique working environment. It is a place for transferring traditional knowledge from one generation to another. Young band members teach their traditional knowledge. They cultivate business development skills to achieve a sustainable Indigenous business. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 4, 8, 12 | BC |
| Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley | Sustainable Development through Environmental Education and Reconciliation in the Rockies | This project forms partnerships between schools in the Bow Valley, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Western scientists, and between formal and informal educators. It provides equal access to education for students regardless of socioeconomic background. It integrates Indigenous and local knowledge into environmental education-based efforts. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 4, 11, 13, 17 | AB |
| Learning for A Sustainable Future | Mobilizing Awareness & Action on the SDGs: Empowering Youth to Change the World | The project creates a new section on the Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database introducing the SDGs. It provides exemplary SDG resources and videos to frame SDG awareness. It also creates a new SDG search function to enable users to search the resources by SDG. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 4 | ON |
| Raven Indigenous Capital Partners | Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals within Indigenous Social Finance in Canada | The project develops an SDG framework to include in current and future community-driven contracts. It highlights methods to use or embed traditional knowledge in the social finance process. It does so in ways that commensurate with the SDGs. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 7, 10, 11, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Colleges and Institutes Canada | CCC-SDG: Canadian Colleges Contribute to the SDGs | CICan builds and deepens awareness of and action on the SDGs among colleges, institutes, polytechnics and Cegeps. The project develops open access tools and supporting materials to increase partnerships and collaborations within and beyond the college and institute sector in every region in Canada. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Nexial Logic Limited | Building effective cross-sector partnerships across SDGs initiatives for Gender Equality | The project objective was to develop a system map of gender equality to facilitate collective action through partnerships. It demonstrates how different SDG’s connect to drive gender equality, reinforcing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration. It uses Nexial innovative system-mapping technology to deliver a public gender-equality (SDG5) System Map. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Queen’s University at Kingston (School of Policy Studies) | Inclusive Prosperity: Recoupling Growth, Equity and Social Integration | Queen’s International Institute on Social Policy’s (QIISP)v conference focuses on the 2030 Agenda’s main goal of leaving no one behind. It drives innovative approaches to advance inclusive growth. QIISP brings together senior policy-makers, leading researchers and practitioners. They review research findings and discuss major directions in social and economic policy in Canada. | Grant | Completed | 2019-2020 | 8, 9, 10, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Aga Khan Foundation Canada | Educating for the SDGs- Workshops and Resources for Canadian Educators | The project raises support for the 2030 Agenda by reaching educators and students in several regions and communities. It includes those living in French-language minorities and Indigenous communities. It creates partnerships with a range of education stakeholders. It advances activities around the SDGs and global citizenship. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Agriculture for Life | SDG Challenge Canada: Food Extremes | The project aims to develop a pan-Canadian program to engage and empower youth. It designs solutions to thematic “keystone” issues through a competition structure. The activities include a High School Competition, a Young Sustainability Leaders Summit and Teacher Workshops. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Alberta Council for Global Cooperation | Alberta SDG Hub | The project aims to mobilize young Albertans to learn about the SDGs. They take action through service projects in their communities. Ten mentors from local organizations support 20 youth from across the province to take part in a training weekend. It allows the increase of youth-led action and public engagement. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | AB |
| Be The Change Earth Alliance Society | Student Leadership for Sustainable Development | This project aims to create an educational program for middle and high school students in British Columbia. It develops and delivers school programs, workshops, and learning resources. These activities target educators, students, and local partners. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 3, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 | BC |
| Bear Standing Tall & Associates | Bear Standing Tall: Commitments to Silver and Gold PAR Certification | The project promotes progressive relations between Canadian corporations and Indigenous Peoples. It provides training on 4 topics related to Indigenous Peoples. These programs provide certifications to the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business’s Silver and Gold accreditation levels. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) | Canada's Commitment to the 2030 Agenda- Increasing Awareness and Empowering Women through Pay Equity | The project builds awareness and support on how pay equity in Canada contributes to SDGs #8 and #5. The project also aims at providing tools to empower diverse women. It focuses vulnerable and marginalized women in the college and university sector to advocate for pay equity. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 5, 8, 10 | BC, AB, SK, ON, NL |
| Canadian Friends Service Committee | SDG and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | The project raises engagement on the Agenda 2030 among Indigenous organizations and representative bodies in Canada. It produces and disseminates documents on Agenda 2030. It also includes a 1-day expert symposium on the UN Declaration and the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Canadian Society for International Health | SDG Policy Dialogues: The Intersection of Health and the Climate Emergency | This project draws upon experts from government, civil society, and academia. It engages in dialogue and long-term multi-stakeholder partnerships to enable impactful policy interventions with respect to health and climate goals. The project comprises of two policy dialogues, multimedia and digital engagement, outcomes dissemination and project evaluation. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 3, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) (French only) | CSQ worksite on the just phase transition | The project aims for the reduction of the ecological footprint of workplaces. It targets the carbon neutrality of the CSQ as a whole. It includes an assessment of the current footprint, research on the impact of climate change and the development of plans and tools to reduce the carbon impact. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 3, 8, 13 | QC |
| Centre for Community Based Research | Building Community-Based Evaluation Capacity to Advance Sustainable Development Goals | The project aims to build the community-based evaluation capacity of organizations intervening in the areas of SDGs 4, 5 and 16. It uses the Waterloo Region as a pilot community before expanding the capacity-building strategies nationally. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 4, 5, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation | The right to Housing and Sustainable Communities in Canada | This project builds capacity in communities to advance SDGs 1, 10, 11 and 17. It promotes a rights-based approach to housing at the municipal level. The goals include putting in place multi-stakeholder coalitions to install this approach. It identifies best practices and champions, training webinars and develops online tools. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 5, 10, 11 | ON |
| Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources Inc | Collaborative Leadership Initiative: Collaborative governance in action to advance SDGs | This project raises awareness and support from communities for the 2030 Agenda by working through an established shared governance table. The project seeks to understand the change in the level of awareness on the SDGs. It does so through an education campaign, surveys, and community open houses. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 6, 11, 15, 16 | MB |
| Community Transcultural Support Services | Youth-led advocate for promoting youths' health and well being: Developing future leaders | The project strengthens partnerships with multi-stakeholder efforts. It promotes youth engagement across sectors while providing a series of trainings and mentoring activities. It raises community youth’s awareness to support the 2030 Agenda that leaves no one behind through a series of creative digital promotional content. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 3, 4, 16 | AB |
| Decentralised Energy Canada (DE Canada) | Community Sustainability – Capacity Building and Awareness (CS-CBA) - Alberta | The project raises awareness through multi-stakeholder events and social media interactions. It builds new local and regional partnerships to act on joint sustainability initiatives. It provides platforms for sharing best practices in rural and indigenous communities in Alberta. It does so with training, education products and capacity building. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 7, 11, 12, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Environmental Careers Organization of Canada | Enhancing Indigenous Participation in achieving Canada’s Commitment under Agenda 2030 | This project supports Indigenous communities in integrating solutions addressing the 17 SDGs into their communities. It focuses on environment, infrastructure, development and economic growth activities. It seeks to establish a curriculum on building knowledge, awareness and technical competencies. Outcomes include a training curriculum and supporting Toolkit for training delivery. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Esplanade | Innovate through the Sustainable Development Goals | This project raises awareness of the business community on the 2030 Agenda. It provides training to organizations in Quebec. The goal is for them to install the SDGs in their business model and measure impact against SDGs indicators. It works towards societal impact to support the development of communications products. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | QC |
| Groupe Femme Politique et Democratie | On the road to sustainable communities, recognize, include and act | The project responds to a survey on sustainable development in rural communities. It aims to identify, collect and analyze data from 4 regions on their strategies to prevent isolation. It also includes the development of a tool to promote inclusion of people living in poverty with specific attention to women. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 5, 10, 11, 16, 17 | QC |
| Impact Hub Ottawa | SDG Hub | This project delivers 10 capacity-building ‘collaboration sessions'. It launches a “No One Left Behind” accessibility program to provide 50+ SDG-aligned individuals with access to the community’s resources and support. It also launches a knowledge mobilization campaigns to raise awareness about the SDGs and benefits of collaboration for systems change. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ON |
| Mav Synergetic Corp | Media-based framework for inclusive cities and stakeholder bridging across non-profits | The project addresses critical challenges faced by non-profit organizations on social media engagement. It develops a social media-based framework that raises awareness for non-profits in the city they operate. It provides a platform to share best practices. It also facilitates stakeholder bridging across non-profit communities. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | NB |
| Northern Council for Global Cooperation | Indigenous Knowledge Exchange | This project promotes global solidarity through cross-sectoral partnerships. It links Canadian self-governing First Nations, Indigenous communities in Tanzania, NGOs, academia, and government. Activities build capacity and policy coherence that integrate Indigenous perspectives. They encourage knowledge exchanges in international Indigenous communities. | Grant | Completed | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Prospect Human Services Society | Peer Support Project | This project builds partnerships through a disability peer engagement model. It connects individuals experiencing barriers due to disability with peers who have similar experience. Through peer support, individuals receive mentorship and guidance to help them regain independence. It improves their ability to take part in and contribute to society. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 17 | AB |
| The Student Commission of Canada | #CanadaWeWant Agenda 2030 | This project activates and leverages the #CanadaWeWant youth movement. It aims to reach youth furthest away from opportunity in new SDG activities. The objectives include the delivery of local workshops. The trends and gaps identified then inform the #CanadaWeWant annual youth conference and an Agenda 2030: State of Youth Report. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| University of Windsor | Diverse and Dynamic Curriculum to Support Canada’s Clean Energy Transition | The goals of this research program are to inform clean energy curriculum development. It also seeks to encourage women to pursue clean energy careers. It aims to advance Canada’s preparedness for transition to a clean energy economy. To do so, it engages with diverse clean energy sector stakeholders. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Windfall Ecology Centre | Systemic Finance - Catalyzing mainstream capital towards the SDGs. (Phase 2) | The project explores the use cases for scenario development to drive mainstream capital into Canadian priorities. It is a proven tool for educating, engaging and mobilizing mainstream capital around uncertain futures. The project continues the creation of a public resource of new and best practice to develop more targeted policy. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters | From JDGs to SDGs: Understanding the International Context of Access to Justice in Canada | This project hosts regional seminars to raise awareness on the SDGs within the Canadian Access to Justice (A2J) community. It seeks to integrate the SDGs into the current A2J movement. The conversation addresses regional topics. They include metrics that underpin access to justice for marginalized and vulnerable groups. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 2, 5, 8, 10, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Atlantic Council for International Cooperation | Indigenous Youth for the Sustainable Development Goals: Our Communities, Our Voices | This project aims to build the capacity of Indigenous youth from the Atlantic Provinces to be SDG champions. It fosters and integrates Indigenous and local knowledge. It gathers input from Indigenous youth on how to engage with and connect them to the 2030 Agenda. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Climatable Association | Creative Green Framework | This project aims to assess and adapt the UK-based “Creative Green” framework for use in Canada. This framework contains a comprehensive set of tools, designed for the arts and culture sector. They make it possible for arts organizations to assess, track and reduce their impact on the environment. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 9, 11, 12, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Conseil de la coopération de l'Ontario | Strong communities through the assessment of the contribution of social enterprises to the SDGs | This project evaluates the contribution of social enterprises to the 2030 Agenda. It sensitizes traditional donors to impact investment. This allows Francophone and bilingual organizations in Ontario to measure their work towards the SDGs. It increases the credibility of these enterprises with a social impact report. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 8, 11 | ON |
| Future Earth | Igniting digital innovation for the SDGs | The project proposes a series of national dialogues. They include scientists, policy-makers, the private sector, and civil society. They discuss the role digital technologies play in societal transformations for the SDGs. The project identifies advantage points, challenges, and recommendations for the relevant government ministries. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Governors of Saint-Francis Xavier University | Engaging the Affordable Housing Sector in Nova Scotia | This project addresses the barriers of affordable housing in Nova Scotia. It leads a grassroots community consultation using the SDGs as a blueprint to frame the discussions. It addresses the factors that influence the housing needs of people living on low-incomes and marginalized populations. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 3, 7, 11 | NS |
| Impak Finance Inc | Democratization and awareness of the SDGs for citizens, businesses and investors | The project aims to channel capital towards businesses with a positive social or environmental impact. It also triggers traditional businesses’ potential of transformation. It uses the impact assessment as an incentive to mitigate negative impacts and create positive ones. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | QC |
| Kids Code Jeunesse | #Kids2030: Today's Kids, Today's Leaders | The project aims to develop a program that integrates Global Goals into kids’ education. It does so by working with partners along with Kids Code Jeunesse's Articial Intelligence strategy. It also aims to use ‘technology for good’ to achieve the Global Goals and reach 100,000 youth and 5,000 teachers. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Shorefast | Community Economics Institute Launch | The project enhances multi-stakeholder partnerships. It does so by launching an initiative that creates sustainable community economies. It engages community leaders to leverage the social, cultural, natural and economic assets of the local area and network to national and global markets. It focuses on small-sized communities and remote areas. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Sir Sandford Fleming College Applied Arts and Technology | SDG Assessment and disclosure Training and Tools for Business | This project gives Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) the necessary tools and training to help them measure their contribution to the SDGs. It also estimates the return on investments from SDG-related actions. It ensures SMEs' full participation in advancing the SDGs in Canada. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| The Apathy is Boring Project | The Youth Friendly Engagement Project | This project gathers and leverage findings from research into youth values and employment. A “Youth Friendly Guide” outlines actionable steps for institutions to make their hiring, engagement, and internal practices more inclusive. It focuses on removing barriers for youth from undeserved communities. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 10, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Université du Québec en Outaouais | Decision support tool - adapting green infrastructure to climate change | This project collaborates with partners to develop an innovative software. It aims to help urban planners, land developers, municipalities, and communities better quantify an ecosystem’s contributions. It also aims to calculate the cost-benefit of enhanced biodiversity in urban settings. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 11, 13, 15 | QC |
| University of Winnipeg | Inner-City Work Study | This project provides formal education and career enhancing experiential learning work placements. It collaborates with community-based organizations. The project’s structure ensures an inclusive mix of students from diverse backgrounds. This helps to build community connection. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 4, 8, 10, 17 | MB |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | Universities and the SDGs: Engaging the campus community in the 2030 Agenda | This project raises support for the SDGs on VIU’s campuses and local communities. It bridges regional efforts towards meeting the 2030 Agenda. It integrates Indigenous knowledge on sustainability into conversations at the community level. VIU facilitates virtual discussions and collaboration through engagement events and data collection. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | |
| Volunteer Canada | The Volunteer Factor and the Sustainable Development Goals: Building Awareness & Collaboration | This project aims to create a multi-stakeholder national public awareness campaign. It seeks to increase support and joint efforts across sectors to promote and recognize the critical role of the volunteer sector in helping to achieve the SDGs. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Youth Climate Lab (YCL) | RAD Labs: Empowering Youth as Radical Collaborators for Our2030 | This project supports youth-driven partnerships to tackle climate action and other intersecting SDGs. YCL trains and empowers 5 teams of young people. They come from universities, colleges, community centres and businesses. They build a community of practice on climate action in an intersectional, collaborative and community-focused way. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| K’ahsho Got’ine Government Negotiations Secretariat | K'ahsho Got'ine Language Immersion Pilot Project | This project creates resources to enhance the contribution of Indigenous knowledge and practices to the SDGs. An immersion program and a language plan for the K'ahsho Got'ine overcome the linguistic barriers between youth and the elders. This helps transfer traditional laws and values for the establishment of the community's self-determination. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 4, 10, 16 | NT |
| Canada Without Poverty | Indigenous Youth for the Sustainable Development Goals: Our Communities, Our Voices | This project aims to strengthen Canada’s ability to meet SDGs 1, 2, 10, and 11. It ensures that the path to the 2030 Agenda is inclusive, consultative, and representative of the diverse experiences and localized knowledge of first voice communities. This is achievable through a human rights approach. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 10, 11 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Equitas - International Centre for Human Rights Education | Youth Change Makers Promoting SDGs: Building more Inclusive and Resilient Communities | This project aims to engage diverse youth on the SDGs and supports local actions in their communities. It creates opportunities for 1500 youth including those who face barriers to participation. It will also convene a Community of Practice with 7 municipalities to discuss good practices for the SDGs and how to engage with young people. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB |
| IRIS – Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society | A Local to National Approach to Addressing Structural Inequities for Marginalized Populations | This project creates Local Safety and Inclusion Solidarity Networks that convene Indigenous, racialized and disability front-line workers in four Canadian cities. These networks aim to address poverty, poor health, and gender-based violence as experienced by these populations - by sharing promising practices, conducting applied research and supporting inclusive policy development. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) | 2030 Agenda: Advancing SDGs in the Prairies | This project creates recommendations to inform a bottom-up approach to policy development. It outlines barriers to poverty, food security, gender targets and other inequalities. It presents ideas and solutions based on the innovations and experiences of the marginalized populations who create the report. | Grant | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 5, 10 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Public Policy Forum | Rebuild Canada | This project conducts virtual policy dialogue events. It helps establish a foundation of insights for addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and broader considerations. It supports policymakers to identify gaps and explore opportunities to strengthen existing frameworks. | Grant | Completed | 2020-2021 | 8, 9,10 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| 10 Carden Shared Space | SDG Cities: A holistic approach to activating SDGs in mid-sized communities for long-term impacts | This collaborative project aims to enhance the community's engagement in and action towards the SDGs in mid-sized cities Guelph and London. The project has three main objectives: Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Development & Sharing, and Implementation. It aims at supporting local stakeholders to affect national change towards the 2030 Agenda. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | ON |
| Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Incorporated (CCDS), operating as Eviance | Innovating for Inclusive & Equitable Post-Secondary Education: A pathway to realizing the SDGs | This project advances human rights and equity, for and with students with disabilities, through an intersectional community-based research approach. It seeks to close the gaps in knowledge and skills of key stakeholders in post-secondary education concerning inclusive approaches to universal design for learning, instructional excellence, and student support. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation in Ontario | Right to Housing: Innovation and Action | This project aims to leverage SDG5, SDG10 and SDG11 as a unifying framework to bring together the private and public sectors. It allows them to address current barriers to equitable housing and inclusive cities. It focuses on improving outcomes for those most marginalized. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 5, 10, 11 | ON |
| Concordia University | Project SOMEONE: Innovative Social Pedagogy for and by marginalized communities | This project aims to document and develop community resilience against discrimination. It does so by working with Canadians (in both online and face-to-face contexts) in marginalized communities in Québec and Alberta to co-create workshops, training sessions, documentaries, and policy briefs towards the SDGs. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 4, 5, 10, 16, 17 | AB, QC |
| Engage Nova Scotia | Igniting Canada's 2030 Agenda in Coordination with the Nova Scotia Quality of Life Initiative | The project builds networks, data and tools related to the SDGs and a well-being agenda in Nova Scotia. It engages all Nova Scotians towards the implementation of a pan-provincial SDG report. It aims at advancing best practices at community level and working with marginalized groups to create demographic data sets. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | NS |
| Family Service Toronto | Localizing the SDGs: Community approaches to data collection, measurement, & accountability | The project uses qualitative, quantitative, and participatory data analysis through enhanced stakeholder engagements. It works with 120 local, regional, and national-level organizations. It collects and shares data to identify gaps. It contributes to the Canadian Indicator Framework in regards to the inclusion of under-represented groups. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Mothers Matter Centre | Women’s Insights Project | The project organizes and builds the capacity of vulnerable, isolated and low-income racialized, refugee and indigenous women in British Columbia. Women learn about SDGs and participatory action through a structured curriculum to identify SDG gaps within their communities. They design and implement community led projects to bridge the gaps. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Food Secure Canada | Sustainable Food Systems and the SDGs: Integrating civil society and Indigenous knowledge | The project focuses on 3 high-priority action areas: a national healthy school food program; Indigenous food sovereignty; and low-income access to healthy, sustainable food. It helps Canada meet the food policy SDGs. It addresses gaps in knowledge and data to support and create resources to share knowledge on the SDGs. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 2, 3, 12, 13 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement | Transition Cities | The project supports cities and communities to embed the SDGs into their planning process. It has a goal of 100 cities committed to developing 5-year transition city plans. It offers resources to support leaders and stakeholders. It allows them to build awareness and integrate the SDGs into their planning. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12 | ON |
| Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. | Improving the sustainability of Indigenous-owned ocean food businesses in Atlantic Canada | The project delivers scalable demonstrator projects that engage and improve the sustainability of the indigenous-owned ocean food sector in Atlantic Canada. It fosters partnerships with relevant ocean technology businesses. It enhances innovation, collaboration and sharing of knowledge. It has the goal of making a measurable contribution to several SDGs. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 2, 12, 13, 14, 17 | NS |
| Université Laval (French only) | Transformational approach to integrating the SDGs in local communities | The project supports impact measurement through the development of an SDG index. It collects data from 3 Quebec municipalities and Indigenous communities. It aims to strengthen the role of local communities in planning, implementing and monitoring the SDGs. Its participatory approach ensures local relevance. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 1, 2, 3 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) | Agenda 2030: Adopting Common Measures | This project contributes to the enhancement of Canada's interoperability of data to align with SDGs. It aims to increase awareness of SDGs 2, 3, and 8 and identify national-level knowledge to foster partnerships. It also aims to establish accountable frameworks and knowledge sharing platforms such as the Impact Dashboard. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2020-2021 | 2, 3, 8 | ON |
| Public Risk Management Institute (PRISM) | Can SDGs lead to better regulatory outcomes: Canadian and global perspectives workshop | This project organized a workshop on the theme “Can SDGs lead to better regulatory outcomes: Canadian and global perspectives” to focus on awareness building on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amongst federal, provincial and municipal regulators. The workshop focused on bringing greater synergies between the Canadian and provincial governments’ specific areas of interest and priorities as well as the SDGs. The project aimed to enhance multi-stakeholder efforts by promoting partnerships and bridging efforts across sectors in support of the 2030 Agenda and by raising awareness and support for the 2030 Agenda in Canada. |
Grant | Completed | 2021-2022 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| University of Waterloo | Together|Ensemble 2022 | Together|Ensemble is Canada’s national conference devoted to tracking progress on the SDGs. The conference represents an all-of-society approach to addressing Canada’s toughest sustainable development challenges, bringing together the private sector, academia, government, and civil society. Together|Ensemble incorporates the foundational principles of the SDGs by being an event that is accessible, inclusive, multi-generational, equity-based, and bilingual. Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada and the University of Waterloo hosted the Together|Ensemble online conference in March of 2022 as a means to continue to support Canadian collaboration and leadership across society for the SDGs. Together|Ensemble is an important Canadian SDG milestone ahead of other planned high-level global SDG gatherings. |
Grant | Completed | 2021-2022 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) | A Partnership Approach to Advance the SDGs through Alliance 2030 | The objective of this project is to engage organizations and the public in both Official Languages to establish Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by convening new and existing partners to build momentum to advance the SDGs. Alliance 2030 members can share their SDG plans and priorities and unlock new learning resources to advance SDG-aligned outcomes. It is also by growing the infrastructure and more web content for members and by strengthening communication channels while increasing membership on the Alliance 2030 platform. | Contribution | Ongoing | 2021-2022 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
| University of Waterloo | Together|Ensemble 2023 and 2024 | Together|Ensemble is Canada’s national conference devoted to tracking progress on the SDGs. The conference represents an all-of-society approach to addressing Canada’s toughest sustainable development challenges, bringing together the private sector, academia, government, and civil society. Together|Ensemble incorporates the foundational principles of the SDGs by being an event that is accessible, inclusive, multi-generational, equity-based, and bilingual. Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada and the University of Waterloo will host the Together|Ensemble conferences in 2023 and 2024 as a means to continue to support Canadian collaboration and leadership across society for the SDGs. |
Grant | Ongoing | 2022-2023 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 | BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NL, NT, YK, NU |
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