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Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)
Supports women’s municipal leadership across Canada
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 25, 2022
- Closing date : June 10, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports women’s participation and retention in municipal leadership across Canada, with funding of up to $10,000 per initiative. It also supports inclusive local initiatives, training, and resources that promote gender parity and more diverse municipal councils.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 25, 2022
- Closing date : June 10, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Inclusive municipal initiatives supporting women’s participation.
- Capacity-building activities related to women in local politics.
- Actions that promote more diverse municipal councils.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments across Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Canada.
Additional information
- Implemented by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
- Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.
- Supports local government leadership and inclusion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)?
This program supports women’s participation and retention in municipal leadership across Canada, with funding of up to $10,000 per initiative. It also supports inclusive local initiatives, training, and resources that promote gender parity and more diverse municipal councils.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 10, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) program?
To be eligible for the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) program, you must:
Municipal governments
Local leadership focus
What expenses are eligible under Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)?
Inclusive municipal initiatives supporting women’s participation.
Capacity-building activities related to women in local politics.
Actions that promote more diverse municipal councils.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at media@fcm.ca or by phone at 613-907-6395.
Where is the Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) available?
The Canadian women in local politics (cwlp) program is available across Canada.