Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
- Closing date : January 19, 2026
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by L'Oréal
L'Oréal Fund for Women is the philanthropic funding arm behind the L'Oréal for Women initiative. It supports nonprofit organizations and projects serving women and girls internationally through private grants and multi-year funding. View L'Oréal's website for more information.
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About L'Oréal
What is the mission of L'Oréal?
L'Oréal Fund for Women supports organizations that strengthen the resilience and empowerment of women and girls. It provides philanthropic funding to nonprofits and projects with social impact, in France, the European Union, and internationally.
What type of organization is L'Oréal?
L'Oréal is a Foundation.
What is L'Oréal's official website?
L'Oréal's official website is https://www.loreal.com/fr/canada/.
What else should I know about L'Oréal?
Role of L'Oréal Fund for Women in the funding ecosystem
L'Oréal Fund for Women operates as a philanthropic grant provider focused on the resilience, empowerment, education, professional training, social and professional integration, and emergency support of women and girls. The eligibility criteria show that the fund supports nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations with official statutes and a social mission aligned with women’s resilience.
Supported audiences and overall scope
The fund is open internationally and can support organizations working in their country of registration or in other countries of intervention worldwide. Priority is given to organizations based in the European Union, but the scope is not limited to one territory. The criteria also show that the fund looks for organizations that directly support women and girls facing vulnerability, including poverty, homelessness, violence, disability, geographic isolation, or refugee status.
Funding model and types of support
The criteria mention annual or multi-year support, with a maximum duration of three years. The funding request must fall within a defined range and be proportionate to the applicant’s budget. The fund also expects applicants to demonstrate additional sources of financing, which is typical of a structured grant-making process.
Eligibility and exclusion framework
- Nonprofit or public-interest organizations with official legal status.
- Organizations that do not distribute income to members.
- Direct support to at least 200 beneficiaries per year.
- Priority for entities able to issue tax receipts in France and the European Union.
- Exclusion of advocacy, construction works, supply financing, and activities conflicting with human rights, environmental, labor, anti-corruption, or non-discrimination standards.
Application process and governance signals
The site includes applicant self-assessment and account creation steps, showing that the fund administers a real external application process rather than simply describing a corporate social responsibility initiative. The presence of formal selection criteria and required supporting documents further confirms its role as a grant provider.