Grants and Contributions

Develop digital adoption plan

Develop digital adoption plan

This project aims to improve the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in Jamaica. The project does so by advocating for the rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people while supporting educational opportunities for deaf students. Project activities include: (1) conducting disability rights training for stakeholders in the deaf community; (2) developing an advocacy plan to promote human rights for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; and (3) organizing a science fair competition for schools for deaf students from across Jamaica to build interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics among students while showcasing the potential of the deaf community to the public.

This project is part of the Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) that supports civil society and local organizations across the Caribbean to implement initiatives that respond to local needs and advance the aims and strategic objectives of Canada’s Caribbean Regional Development Program.

This project aims to enhance the dignity and safety from sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) of women, girls, and vulnerable populations in Sudan. Project activities include: (1) building capacity of health care providers and social workers in rape clinical management and psychological first aid services; (2) establishing women and girls’ safe spaces; (3) procuring and distributing dignity kits; and (4) supporting women-led organizations, youth networks, and disability networks to promote SGBV prevention and response services.

This project is part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. The IYIP aims to provide youth aged 18 to 30, living in Canada, particularly those facing employment barriers, with the opportunity to gain professional experience in international development.

The project implemented by Alternatives will provide young Canadians, primarily women and those from cultural, ethnic, or sexual minorities, who are completing or continuing their secondary and university studies in the Montreal, Quebec, and Ottawa metropolitan areas, with the opportunity to undertake an internship abroad. A total of 218 internships will be offered, each lasting four months. The interns will conduct their internships in institutions related to the fields of education and gender, communications and new technologies, and women's rights. Interns will have the chance to collaborate with experienced experts in a different context from that of Canada, providing them with an opportunity to enhance their skills, gain new knowledge, and develop expertise through interactions with other professionals.

Pursue scientific research at a Canadian post-secondary institution as part of the Canada-China Scholars Exchange Program

Pursue scientific research at a Canadian post-secondary institution as part of the Canada-China Scholars Exchange Program

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

Renew and expand the Coastal Restoration Fund to renew investments in coastal and upstream inland communities to support contributions towards aquatic restoration efforts that protect and restore Canada’s coastal areas and address threats to marine species, including marine mammals and expand supported aquatic restoration activities on all of Canada’s coasts.