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JEDDI Training Bursary
Financial support for co-op training and professional development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 18, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This bursary provides up to $1,000 per individual or group applicant to help offset training program fees. It supports co-op management or co-op development training through the CWCF Worker Co-op Academy, CoopZone Co-op Developer training, or other approved professional development in the Canadian co-op sector.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 18, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training in co-op management
- Training in co-op development
- Professional development and training opportunities in the Canadian co-op sector (upon approval)
- Participation in the CWCF Worker Co-op Academy
- Participation in CoopZone Co-op Developer training programs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual applicants pursuing co-op management or development training
- Group applicants pursuing co-op management or development training
Eligible expenses
- Program fees for eligible training and professional development
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The fund was established in 2022 as part of a Racial Justice Action Plan developed by the CWCF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDDI) Committee.
- Applications remain open until the available budget is fully allocated.
- Early submissions are encouraged.
- Funded training must be completed and reported by August 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the JEDDI Training Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the JEDDI Training Bursary. 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 JEDDI Training Bursary?
This bursary provides up to $1,000 per individual or group applicant to help offset training program fees. It supports co-op management or co-op development training through the CWCF Worker Co-op Academy, CoopZone Co-op Developer training, or other approved professional development in the Canadian co-op sector.
How much funding can be received?
JEDDI Training Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the JEDDI Training Bursary program?
To be eligible for the JEDDI Training Bursary program, you must:
Training in co-op management or development
Financial need for training support
Canadian co-op sector training (or approved)
What expenses are eligible under JEDDI Training Bursary?
Training in co-op management
Training in co-op development
Professional development and training opportunities in the Canadian co-op sector (upon approval)
Participation in the CWCF Worker Co-op Academy
Participation in CoopZone Co-op Developer training programs
Who can I contact for more information about the JEDDI Training Bursary?
You can contact Canadian Worker Co-op Federation.
Where is the JEDDI Training Bursary available?
The JEDDI Training Bursary program is available across Canada.
Is the JEDDI Training Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
JEDDI Training Bursary is a Grant and Funding
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