Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Here are the eligibility criteria for this grant:

• Applicants must be women entrepreneurs or organizations that support women entrepreneurs.
• The grant is specifically designed to help women entrepreneurs easily connect and collaborate.

Who is eligible?

This grant is designed for organizations and individuals supporting women entrepreneurs in Canada, including Indigenous and Black women entrepreneurs, to foster inclusivity and economic growth.

Who is not eligible

Some companies may not be eligible for this grant due to specific restrictions. Eligibility criteria may vary, but typically, the following types of companies are not eligible:

• Non-profit organizations
• Government entities
• Companies outside the geographic scope

Eligible expenses

This grant is designed to support activities that connect and empower women entrepreneurs in Canada. Eligible projects focus on fostering collaboration, enhancing knowledge sharing, and supporting the ecosystem for women's entrepreneurship.

• Development and maintenance of an online platform to facilitate connections among women entrepreneurs.
• Collaborative projects that enhance knowledge sharing among women-led businesses and supporting organizations.
• Research initiatives aiming to analyze and improve the status of women entrepreneurship in Canada.
• Programs that support Indigenous women entrepreneurs through resources and ecosystem strengthening.
• Events and forums dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of women entrepreneurs.
• Initiatives that bridge the gap between different demographic groups and promote inclusivity in entrepreneurship.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

• Alignment with grant objectives
• Demonstrated need for funding
• Capacity to carry out the proposed project
• Potential impact and sustainability

When applying for grants related to women entrepreneurs in Canada, applicants should consider the following aspects:

• The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) offers a variety of resources and research that could enhance the understanding and development of a strategic grant application.
• Building collaborations with organizations such as Women Business Enterprises Canada Council or SHEEO might strengthen the application framework through joint initiatives or shared objectives.
• The platform provides access to data and research, which could be leveraged to identify gaps or needs in the current entrepreneurial ecosystem for women, informing the grant proposal.
• Utilize the events and networking opportunities to fortify the grant proposal with stakeholder engagement and potentially find collaborative partners or supporters.