Grants and Contributions

The project aims to improve the economic well-being of marginalized women and youth, including refugees and persons with disabilities in Jordan. To do so, it will reduce gender-specific barriers to entrepreneurship and green jobs while strengthening women-led enterprises that support Jordan’s shift to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. The project will build universities’ capacity for climate-responsive entrepreneurship, equip female youth to run sustainable businesses, and expand access to targeted business support services—creating inclusive, climate-smart economic ecosystems where women and youth can thrive. The project will be implemented in the selected governorates of Amman, Irbid, and Aqaba.

This project aims to strengthen regional capacities for border governance and security by enhancing strategic coordination, communication and evidence-based planning among key actors. The Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) with its four Secretariat agencies (IOM, INTERPOL, UNOCT and UNODC) coordinate administrative and programming activities in focus countries. By reinforcing the IBSM Secretariat as a driver of strategic coordination and policy coherence, the project will support efficient prevention and countering of terrorism, transnational organized crime and irregular migrations affecting stability in West Africa’s border areas. Through dedicated information exchange platforms and structured partnership mechanisms, the project will improve communication, shared understanding, and operational knowledge between national authorities, regional actors, international partners, and donors.Project activities include: (1) Stakeholder Forum for technical and strategic partners; (2) Partnership meetings; (3) Implementation of IBSM’s Communication and Visibility strategy; (4) Coordination, oversight and assessment exercises of ongoing IBSM projects; (5) Development of comprehensive technical interventions.

The purpose of the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) grant agreement is to support Canadian SMEs identify international partners in CIIP target countries for industrial research and development collaboration that has good potential for commercialization.

The project seeks to transform emerging market financial systems by empowering local institutions to adopt gender-based investing and mobilize capital that promotes inclusive and sustainable growth. It focuses on expanding 2X Global’s membership in developing regions, strengthening institutional capacity through training and peer-learning, and embedding gender-responsive policies, governance, and data systems. Activities include outreach campaigns, regional engagement, development of financial products that increase access for women-led enterprises & a Global Summit hosted in Canada for stakeholders to share wisdom and best practices. Ultimately, this initiative aims to drive systemic change by improving institutional alignment with the 2X Criteria, increasing women’s leadership representation, and scaling gender-responsive investment strategies.

This project aims to strengthen Canadian research capacity in agricultural technology and clean technology innovation in India, in alignment with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy which identifies India as a strategic partner and emphasizes academic and research collaboration. The initiative will foster institutional linkages between the University of the Fraser Valley and IIT Madras, India’s top-ranked research institution. It will support two Canadian postdoctoral fellows annually through graduate scholarships valued at $70,000 each, with additional travel and accommodation support of up to $7,500. It will also fund two research fellowships for full-time Canadian faculty members, each valued at up to $12,500 per year. These fellowships will enable Canadian researchers to engage directly with Indian stakeholders and innovation ecosystems in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Through literature reviews, ecosystem mapping, and stakeholder interviews, the researchers will generate policy briefs and reports that provide insights for Canadian organizations seeking to expand their presence in India’s Agtech and cleantech sectors.

This project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of Jamaica’s health system by retrofitting two health facilities severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. These upgrades will transform the facilities into “Smart Hospitals” that meet internationally recognized standards for disaster resilience and environmental sustainability.
Project activities include: (1) reinforcing structural elements to withstand hurricanes and other hazards; (2) integrating renewable energy solutions such as solar power and battery storage; (3) improving water conservation and waste management systems; (4) training health professionals in preventive maintenance and emergency preparedness; and (5) promoting the adoption of smart hospital standards in national health planning.

The project directly benefits approximately 250,000 people living in Jamaica’s western and southwestern regions, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential health services during future disasters. Vulnerable groups—including women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities—are prioritized, and the project safeguards a predominantly female health workforce by improving safety and working conditions.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) implements this project in collaboration with Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness.

The University of Alberta proposes a three-year, $442,000 scholarship and fellowship program to advance research collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mechatronics with five leading Indo-Pacific universities: University of Queensland (Australia), Tohoku University (Japan), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Seoul National University (South Korea), and National Taiwan University. The initiative will fund 25 graduate student scholarships and 10 postdoctoral fellowships for research placements of 2–4 months, focusing on intelligent systems, robotics, healthcare AI, smart manufacturing, sustainable technologies, and ethical AI governance. According to the proposal, building on the University of Alberta’s global leadership in AI and robotics, the program aims to foster long-term partnerships, joint research outputs, and innovation aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, while promoting responsible, human-centered technological development.?

The Advancing Canada’s Leadership in Impact Investing Project (ACLIIP) is a four-year initiative implemented by the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID). The initiative is in partnership with GSG Impact and National Partner organizations including in Central America, West Africa, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The project seeks to create employment, reduce poverty and improve the well-being of low-income populations in these countries and regions by increasing the flow of Canadian impact investment into developing countries. This is done by strengthening global investment networks, improving knowledge and awareness, and reducing barriers to investment by supporting CAFIID’s Communities of Practice, developing case studies and tools, hosting in-country and virtual learning events, and facilitating direct investor-investee connections. The project aims to support National Partners’ capacity through peer exchange and technical support.

This project aims to enhance the resilience of marginalized rural youth, especially young women, in five districts across the climate vulnerable East Nusa Tenggara and South Sulawesi provinces in Indonesia. It will directly benefit 4,000 youth aged 18-29 (70% women), including 160 youth farmers with disabilities (aged 18-35) and engage approximately 415 intermediaries including community leaders, local government stakeholders and local protection actors. Project activities include: (1) conducting gender-transformative life skills training with rural youth; (2) equipping young farmers with climate-smart agriculture technologies, entrepreneurial skills and small grants to implement innovative business ideas; (3) working with local government and youth farmers to advocate for inclusive policies for effective climate action.

This project aims to increase gender equality and women’s leadership in climate mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia by strengthening women’s rights organizations and grassroots groups across 13 climate-vulnerable districts in eight provinces. The project will enhance household resilience, expand women-led green enterprises, and strengthen local value chains. Project activities include: (1) establishing capacity-strengthening and leadership programs for women’s rights organizations, grassroots groups and feminist leaders on gender-inclusive climate action; (2) providing business and technical training to women-led green enterprises to implement climate solutions; (3) engaging with government stakeholders to integrate gender equality and climate justice into policy decision.