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Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II
Funding for a national social enterprise research report
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 30, 2022
- Closing date : October 13, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds one organization to produce a national report on social enterprises in Canada, with a focus on Francophone and Anglophone regions. Eligible projects include research on the state of social enterprises, their definitions, and their legal environment across provinces and territories.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 30, 2022
- Closing date : October 13, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on the state of social enterprises in each province and territory.
- Preparation of a national report on social enterprises in Canada.
- Analysis of social enterprise definitions across jurisdictions.
- Review of the legal environment for social enterprises in Canada.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public universities
- Private universities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- All provinces and territories
- Francophone and Anglophone regions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under a competitive process.
- Funding is not automatic for invited organizations.
- Successful applicants must complete the report within the agreement period.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations can apply.
- Only one application per organization will be accepted.
- The final national report must be completed within the first 12 months of the agreement.
- The project is expected to start in March 2023 and last no more than 18 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II. 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 Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II?
This program funds one organization to produce a national report on social enterprises in Canada, with a focus on Francophone and Anglophone regions. Eligible projects include research on the state of social enterprises, their definitions, and their legal environment across provinces and territories.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 13, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II program, you must:
Invited organization only
Public or private university
Active in social enterprise for 3 years
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II?
Research on the state of social enterprises in each province and territory.
Preparation of a national report on social enterprises in Canada.
Analysis of social enterprise definitions across jurisdictions.
Review of the legal environment for social enterprises in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II available?
The Solicited call under National report stream - Work Integration Social Enterprises Research Program Phase II program is available across Canada.