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L’Oréal Fund for Women

Q: How much funding can be received?

L’Oréal Fund for Women Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the L’Oréal Fund for Women program?

To be eligible for the L’Oréal Fund for Women program, you must: Non-profit grassroots organization At least 200 beneficiaries per year Supports vulnerable women and girls

Q: Where is the L’Oréal Fund for Women available?

The L’Oréal Fund for Women program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the L’Oréal Fund for Women a grant, loan, or tax credit?

L’Oréal Fund for Women is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the L’Oréal Fund for Women?

L’Oréal Fund for Women is funded by L'Oréal

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Support for vulnerable women and girls resilience

Grant and Funding

Overview

Provides up to €250,000 to support grassroots initiatives for highly vulnerable women and girls. Eligible activities include combating gender-based and sexual violence, preventing domestic violence, and supporting access to education and social and professional integration.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : January 19, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

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

Social Services
Civic and Advocacy Organizations
International Activities
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

New immigrants & refugees
People with disabilities
Women & girls
Rural / Remote communities
Low-income individuals / families

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

International

Activities funded

Initiatives that combat gender-based and sexual violence
Initiatives that prevent domestic violence
Projects improving access to education for vulnerable women and girls
Projects supporting social and professional integration (including vocational training)
Actions supporting the protection of women’s rights, empowerment, and emergency assistance

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 245,000

Trauma-informed job training and emergency support for vulnerable women

Eligibility

Be a non-profit or not-for-profit grassroots organization working in the public interest
Be able to demonstrate eligibility to receive philanthropic funds in the form of private grants
Have official statutes
Directly support a minimum of 200 beneficiaries per year in total
Support women or girls experiencing vulnerability (e.g., precarious situations, violence, disability, refugee status)

Who is eligible?

Grassroots non-profit organizations and associations working in the public interest

Eligible geographic areas

International (worldwide)
Priority for organizations headquartered in the European Union

Additional information

Created in 2020 as an endowment fund to support grassroots organizations serving highly vulnerable women and girls.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the L’Oréal Fund for Women Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the L’Oréal Fund for Women. 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.