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Source verified August 10, 2026
Impact Investing
Flexible support for immigrant and refugee communities
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Non-profits, mission-driven businesses, and others that are advancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees.
See full eligibility
Overview
The WES Mariam Assefa Fund’s Impact Investing supports mission-driven organizations in the United States and Canada that help immigrants, refugees, and BIPOC communities thrive. It backs capital access, education and training, supportive services, inclusive financing, and other flexible initiatives that advance economic mobility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Demonstrating the viability of a new initiative.
- Testing and scaling innovative, early-stage, or less proven approaches.
- Supporting education, training, supportive services, and inclusive financing.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profits, mission-driven businesses, and others that are advancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees.
Eligible geographic areas
- The United States.
- Canada.
How to apply
- Open calls for proposals may be issued.
- Occasionally open online applications are used to seek ideas related to funding priorities and solutions.
Additional information
- The Fund emphasizes participatory grantmaking and trust-based, mission-aligned practices.
- It provides support beyond the check, including capacity-building programs.
- It cultivates a values-aligned community of grantee partners who learn from one another and share resources.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Impact Investing Program
What is the Impact Investing?
The WES Mariam Assefa Fund’s Impact Investing supports mission-driven organizations in the United States and Canada that help immigrants, refugees, and BIPOC communities thrive. It backs capital access, education and training, supportive services, inclusive financing, and other flexible initiatives that advance economic mobility.
How much funding can be received?
Impact Investing Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Impact Investing program?
To be eligible for the Impact Investing program, you must:
The work must support immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Impact Investing?
Demonstrating the viability of a new initiative.
Testing and scaling innovative, early-stage, or less proven approaches.
Supporting education, training, supportive services, and inclusive financing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Impact Investing?
You can contact World Education Services (WES) by email at fund@wes.org.
Where is the Impact Investing available?
The Impact Investing program is available across Canada.