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JEDDI Training Bursary
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Financial support for co-op training and professional development
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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
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.
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
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 980
Enroll two worker-members in CWCF Worker Co-op Academy training
$ 995
Complete CoopZone co-op developer training to support new worker co-ops
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must require financial assistance to pursue professional training.
- The training must relate to co-op management or co-op development.
- The training must be within the Canadian co-op sector (or be approved as an eligible professional development opportunity).
- Priority is given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, or other People of Colour (BIPOC).
Who is eligible?
- Individual applicants pursuing co-op management or development training
- Group applicants pursuing co-op management or development training
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Program fees for eligible training and professional development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
How to apply
Processing and Agreement
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.
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