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Meaningful Work Foundation Grant
Support for Canadian charities removing employment barriers
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Meaningful Work Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 2017 by Raise Recruiting, a Canadian recruitment company. It provides annual partnership grants to Canadian registered charities that work to break down barriers to employment. Since 2019, the foundation has awarded over $815,000 to 44 charitable organizations worldwide. Grants support programs focused on employment skills, training, and workforce inclusion for underserved populations. View Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)
1 programs availableAbout Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)
What is the mission of Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)?
To increase non-profit capacity and make giving part of the corporate DNA by providing annual grants to Canadian charities that break down barriers to employment, supporting Raise Recruiting's mission of connecting people in meaningful work.
What type of organization is Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)?
Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF) is a Foundation.
When was Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF) founded?
Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF) was founded in 2017.
What is Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)'s official website?
Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)'s official website is https://raiserecruiting.com/meaningful-work-foundation/.
What else should I know about Meaningful Work Foundation (MWF)?
Role of the Meaningful Work Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
The Meaningful Work Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Raise Recruiting, a Canadian recruitment company. Established in 2017, the foundation channels 10% of Raise's annual profits to support charitable organizations that address employment barriers. This corporate foundation model allows for consistent annual giving focused on workforce development and inclusion.
Eligibility and Application Process
The foundation accepts applications from Canadian registered charities with a unique 15-digit Business Number (BN) from the Canada Revenue Agency. Organizations must be actively involved in breaking down barriers to employment. The annual application cycle opens on April 1st and closes around April 30th, with internal review conducted in June and decisions communicated by month-end.
2025 Grant Recipients and Supported Programs
This year's grants supported three organizations: Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for their Youth Employment Skills Program helping neurodiverse youth; ComIT for their Employment Empowerment Initiative connecting bootcamp graduates with job placement support; and the Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI) for their "Voices from the Land" program offering paid reporting placements for Indigenous youth.
Impact and Growth
Since 2019, the Meaningful Work Foundation has provided over $815,000 to 44 charities around the world. The foundation's reach includes organizations across Canada working with diverse populations including neurodiverse individuals, Indigenous communities, newcomers, and other groups facing systemic barriers to employment.