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Racial Justice Project Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Racial Justice Project Grants Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Racial Justice Project Grants program?

To be eligible for the Racial Justice Project Grants program, you must: BIPOC-led or majority BIPOC group Supports racial justice in worker co-ops Promotion, development, or education focus

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Racial Justice Project Grants?

You can contact Canadian Worker Co-op Federation.

Q: Where is the Racial Justice Project Grants available?

The Racial Justice Project Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Racial Justice Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Racial Justice Project Grants is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports racial justice initiatives in worker co-ops

Grant and Funding

Canadian Worker Co-op Federation

Overview

This funding provides up to $2,000 annually per project. It supports BIPOC-led initiatives that advance racial justice in Canada’s worker co-op sector through promotion, development, and/or education activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 2,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 18, 2025

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Promotion initiatives supporting racial justice in the worker co-op sector in Canada.
Development initiatives supporting racial justice in the worker co-op sector in Canada.
Education initiatives supporting racial justice in the worker co-op sector in Canada.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,950

Racial justice training series and policy toolkit for worker co-ops

$ 1,985

BIPOC-led outreach and co-op development cohort for new worker co-ops

Eligibility

The project must be led by individuals who are Black, Indigenous, or other People of Colour (BIPOC), or by groups that are majority BIPOC.
The project must support racial justice in Canada’s worker co-operative sector.
The project must focus on promotion, development, and/or education initiatives.

Who is eligible?

Projects led by Black, Indigenous, or other People of Colour (BIPOC) individuals.
Groups that are majority BIPOC.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Additional information

Established in 2022 as part of an Action Plan drafted by CWCF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee.
The program supports a long-term objective of a worker co-operative movement in Canada that is racially diverse, inclusive, and just.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Racial Justice Project Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Racial Justice Project Grants. 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.