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Technical Assistance Grants

Covers specialized consulting support for co-operatives
Canadian Worker Co-op Federation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

Technical Assistance Grants provide up to $4,000 to CWCF member co-ops for specialty consulting services. Smaller amounts may be available for non-member co-op start-ups, conversions, and expansions for approved consulting support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-financial cooperative
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

  • Specialized consulting mandates to support co-op operations and development
  • Marketing advisory projects
  • Governance improvement initiatives supported by expert consulting
  • Expansion planning supported by consulting services
  • Conflict resolution or legal advisory mandates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • CWCF member co-operatives
  • Non-member co-operative start-ups
  • Non-member co-operatives planning a conversion
  • Non-member co-operatives planning an expansion

Eligible expenses

  • Specialty consulting fees (e.g., marketing, financial administration, governance, expansion, conflict resolution, legal issues)

Additional information

  • A limited number of awards may be allocated each year.
  • If demand from existing members is low, some support may be available to start-up groups working toward incorporation.
  • Start-up groups supported before incorporation are required to commit to joining CWCF upon incorporation.

Contacts

communications@canadianworker.coop

Frequently Asked Questions about the Technical Assistance Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Technical Assistance 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.

What is the Technical Assistance Grants?

Technical Assistance Grants provide up to $4,000 to CWCF member co-ops for specialty consulting services. Smaller amounts may be available for non-member co-op start-ups, conversions, and expansions for approved consulting support.

How much funding can be received?

Technical Assistance Grants Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Technical Assistance Grants program?

To be eligible for the Technical Assistance Grants program, you must: CWCF member co-ops Non-member co-op start-ups, conversions, expansions Consulting agreed and approved by CWCF

What expenses are eligible under Technical Assistance Grants?

Specialized consulting mandates to support co-op operations and development Marketing advisory projects Governance improvement initiatives supported by expert consulting Expansion planning supported by consulting services Conflict resolution or legal advisory mandates

Who can I contact for more information about the Technical Assistance Grants?

You can contact Canadian Worker Co-op Federation by email at communications@canadianworker.coop.

Where is the Technical Assistance Grants available?

The Technical Assistance Grants program is available across Canada.

Is the Technical Assistance Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Technical Assistance Grants is a Grant and Funding

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