Cuso International: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Ottawa Centre

Cuso International: federal grants and contributions: 20 agreements; $188M value; 3 departments; 7 programs.

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20agreements
$188Mvalue
3departments
7programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$65.0Mvalue2015start–end
Cuso International - Volunteer Cooperation 2020-2028$49.6Mvalue2020start2028end

This project aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, especially women and girls, in developing countries, with a view to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. Through the support of 1,037 volunteer placements, it increases the participation of Canadians in international development and global issues and enhances the performance of 120 developing country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that promote gender equality. Partners include feminist orga

Sustainable Opportunities for Peacebuilding and Employment$21.0Mvalue2015start2024end

P000856001 & P000856002 & P000856003: This project aims to improve inclusive economic growth and support peacebuilding in Colombia by providing market-driven training and employment opportunities for women, victims of the armed conflict, at-risk youth and Venezuelan migrants in eight cities: Soacha, Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura y Quibdó. The project also increases the ability of local authorities and private sector partners to develop and implement inclusive employment policies and practices for vulnerable populations. Activities incude: (1) training of youth b

YouLead: Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development Project$14.7Mvalue2014start2019end

The project aims to increase sustainable economic growth and prosperity for women, men and children in Cross River State, by increasing job opportunities and entrepreneurial capacities of youth. The state is home to more than one million youth, out of a population of 3.4 million, and has a youth unemployment rate of 45%. The project seeks to strengthen the capacity of government policy makers, civil society organizations working with youth, and formal and informal technical vocational training institutions, to work together in a coordinated manner to increase employment, self-employment and se

Agreement$11.6Mvalue2015start–end
Agreement$11.1Mvalue2016start–end
Women's Voice and Leadership - Peru$5.0Mvalue2019start2023end

This project is part of Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership Program, which supports local and regional women’s organisations and networks that are working to promote women’s rights, and advance women’s empowerment and gender equality in developing countries. This is done by supporting activities, building institutional capacity, and promoting network and alliance-building as women’s rights and feminist organizations are critical agents of change. The Program also responds to the globally recognized, significant gap in funding and support to women’s rights organizations and movements around t

Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership - Tanzania$5.0Mvalue2025start2030end

This project is part of Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership Program, which supports local and regional women’s organisations and networks that are working to promote women’s rights, and advance women’s empowerment and gender equality in developing countries. This is done by supporting their activities, building their institutional capacity, and promoting network and alliance-building as women’s rights and feminist organizations are critical agents of change. The Program also responds to the globally recognized, significant gap in funding and support to women’s rights organizations and moveme

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P003096001: Women Engaged for Human Dignity in Northern Benin P003096002: Women Engaged for Human Dignity in Northern Benin$2.9Mvalue2019start2022end

P003096001: The objective of the project is to reduce the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Departements of Borgou and Alibori in Benin. The project is based on a multi-sector approach which fosters social change in individual and collective behaviour, as well as a shift in social norms that justify and perpetuate these practices. The project activities include: 1) training women, men, girls and boys on gender equality, sexual and reproductive rights, and the adverse effects of female genital mutilation; 2) supporting the central gov

Agreement$717Kvalue2015start–end
Growing Youth Leadership in Indigenous Northern Territories (GLINT)$624Kvalue2025start2027end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

Fostering and integrating Local Indigenous knowledge from Northern Territories (FLINT)$200Kvalue2024start2026end

The objective of the SDG Funding Program is to support sustainable development projects that:.• Support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address sustainable development and the social, economic and environmental issues and challenges;.• Develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address sustainable development needs of individuals, families and communities;.• Foster partnerships and networks to address sustainable development and the existing and emerging social, economic and environmental issues;.• Recognize and support the ability of organizatio

Agreement$126Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$96.2Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$87.7Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$75.0Kvalue2013start–end
CSJ 2025 - Cuso (Ottawa Centre)$11.1Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2022- Cuso International (Ottawa Centre)$9.7Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2021 - Cuso International (Ottawa Centre)$4.3Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2020 - Cuso International (Ottawa Centre)$2.9Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Global Affairs Canada10agreements$187Mvalue4programs
  • Contributions-Partnership Programming
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Contributions - Bilateral Programming
  • P003096001 & P003096002: International Development Assistance Program

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$852Kvalue3programs
  • CSC - Micro-Grants
  • SDG Funding Program-Grant
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada4agreements$385Kvalue0programs

Years

20253agreements$5.6Mvalue3programs
  • Contributions - Bilateral Programming
  • CSC - Micro-Grants
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20241agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • SDG Funding Program-Grant
20221agreements$9.7Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20211agreements$4.3Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$49.6Mvalue2programs
  • Contributions-Partnership Programming
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20192agreements$7.9Mvalue2programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • P003096001 & P003096002: International Development Assistance Program
20161agreements$11.1Mvalue0programs
    20154agreements$98.3Mvalue1programs
    • International Development Assistance Program
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    20141agreements$14.7Mvalue1programs
    • International Development Assistance Program
    20133agreements$297Kvalue0programs
      20121agreements$87.7Kvalue0programs

        Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.