Deadline: January 20, 2025
Applications are open for the Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative Program 2025-2027. The Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative was established by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Office of Consumer Affairs to support the consumer advocacy work of Canadian non profit organizations.
The Initiative enables organizations to produce independent research on consumer issues and funds the creation of resources to help consumers make informed decisions in the marketplace. It also aims to strengthen capacity building for consumer organizations to help fulfil their mandates, increase their visibility, membership and self-sufficiency in the interest of Canadian consumers.
Topics
Priority will be given to proposals that align with the following topics of interest:
- Consumer Protection.
- Sustainable Consumption and the Circular Economy.
- Affordability, Systemic Barriers, and Risks to Vulnerable Consumers.
- Consumers and the Financial Sector.
Funding
- The maximum total amount that can be awarded per project to a single organization is $500,000.
- Projects can span a period of up to 24 months.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit organizations or associations incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially) and/or may be:
- Not-for-profit social enterprises or co-operatives
- A consortia of non-profit organizations
- Post-secondary academic institutions or research institutes
- Indigenous organizations
- Eligible organizations must demonstrate that they:
- Have the structure, governance and funding arrangements which do not expose them to commercial influence on their research and policy positions or outreach activities;
- Are capable of reaching a wide range of Canadian consumers, including those beyond their organization;
- Are competent, credible, and accountable in carrying out projects; and,
- Are guided by objectives which are consistent with the Program goal (i.e. strengthening the consumer’s role in the marketplace through the promotion of sound research and analysis, fostering innovative solutions to issues impacting consumers, and enhancing the overall capacity of ecosystem organizations to support and protect consumer interests.
- Applicants to the organizational development type have to demonstrate that they:
- Are incorporated as not-for-profit corporation in Canada, with its primary mandate related to the protection of consumer interests.
Application
Download the Application Form and complete as instructed in the Applicant’s Guide, attach all mandatory additional documentation and click ‘Apply now’ when finished to submit. Receipt of your application package will be acknowledged within two business days.
For more information, visit Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative.
