📝 Grant Application: Community Capacity Building Program (CCBP)
Submitted by: National Council of Iraqi Opposition (NCIO)
Project Title: Civic Leaders for Change: Training Program for Iraqi-Canadian Community Leaders
Requested Amount: $50,000 CAD
Duration: 12 months
🎯 Project Goal
To train 50 Iraqi-Canadian community leaders in civic advocacy, social service monitoring, and human rights reporting, empowering them to support vulnerable populations and advocate for reform in Iraq.
📋 Activities
| 1. Weekly Workshops | 10-week hybrid program (Ottawa/Toronto/Vancouver + Zoom) |
| 2. Curriculum Delivery | Modules on social rights, digital tools, mental health, grant writing |
| 3. Resource Kit | Print and digital materials in Arabic and English |
| 4. Final Forum | Public event showcasing participant projects |
💰 Budget Breakdown
| Trainer Stipends (5 trainers x $7,000) | $35,000 |
| Translation & Interpretation | $3,000 |
| Materials & Printing | $2,000 |
| Technology (Zoom Pro, Canva, Software) | $1,500 |
| Venue Rental (3 cities) | $4,500 |
| Participant Certificates & Recognition | $1,000 |
| Outreach & Communications | $1,500 |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | $1,500 |
| Total Requested | $50,000 |
