How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Women's Program?

Women's Program is funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, Government of Canada

What are Women's Program's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must demonstrate alignment with one of the program's three priority areas: improving economic security, encouraging leadership roles, or ending violence against women and girls. Funding is provided only for time-limited projects and not for ongoing activities such as operations and administration.

Women's Program

Last Update: January 26, 2025

Canada

Removing barriers to ensure women's equality

Women's Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

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

Grant Providers

Women and Gender Equality Canada
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the Women's Program program

Get money to cover eligible expenses for non-commercial projects that improve women's and girls' economic security and prosperity, that encourage their participation, leadership and decision-making roles, and that help end violence against women and girls

Financing terms and conditions

The Women's Program provides structured funding to support projects aimed at addressing systemic barriers to women's equality. Given the limited funds available, not all qualified applicants are guaranteed funding, highlighting the competitive nature of the grant disbursement.

Funding is allocated to projects rather than ongoing operational activities of the organizations.
Available funds prioritize projects that address economic security, leadership roles, and ending violence against women and girls.
Grant support is available at local, regional, and national levels, catering to a wide range of project scopes.
Projects are assessed based on their alignment with the program's priority areas and systemic change goals.
Funding decisions are influenced by the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants.
Recipients are required to ensure the projects are time-limited and meet the specific objectives outlined by the Women's Program criteria.

Eligible projects & activities

Eligible projects under the Women’s Program aim to address systemic barriers to women’s equality through focused initiatives. These projects span across economic security, leadership opportunities, and violence prevention.

Initiatives to improve women's and girls' economic security and prosperity.
Programs that encourage women and girls to take on leadership and decision-making roles.
Projects aimed at ending violence against women and girls.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Establish a support network for Indigenous women entrepreneurs

$ 70,000

Provide professional development workshops for women leaders

$ 70,000

Develop an awareness campaign to prevent domestic violence against women

$ 80,000

Develop a leadership training program for women in finance

$ 70,000

Implement a training program for women in technology

$ 60,000

Conduct a community research project addressing women's safety in public spaces

Eligibility criteria of the Women's Program program

Eligibility for these grants is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities through Women's Program, GBV Program, and SSOGIE Program.

The applicant must be an eligible organization as defined by each specific program's criteria.
Projects must align with the priority areas such as improving women's economic security, leadership roles, and ending violence against women, or addressing gaps for specific populations experiencing gender-based violence.
Funding is provided for time-limited projects and not for ongoing operational costs.
For the Gender-Based Violence Program, priority is given to projects supporting Indigenous and underserved groups.

Who is eligible?

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) offers several funding programs which are available to specific types of organizations. The eligible organizations include not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and other groups working to improve gender equality and support survivors of gender-based violence.

Not-for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations
Community-based organizations
Academic institutions
Organizations serving 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Organizations supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV)
Organizations focused on women's empowerment and economic security

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

The eligible projects for funding programs from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) are focused on addressing systemic barriers to equality and supporting underserved populations. These projects aim to promote the full participation of women and other gender minorities in economic, social, and democratic life, as well as to provide support to survivors of gender-based violence.

Projects that improve women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity.
Initiatives that encourage women and girls to take on leadership and decision-making roles.
Programs aimed at ending violence against women and girls.
Developing and implementing promising practices to address gaps in support for specific populations affected by gender-based violence.
Projects supporting Indigenous and underserved groups of survivors in Canada.
Partnership building and capacity building activities focused on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Applied community research to advance gender equality.

Eligibility criteria of the Women's Program program

The Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) funding programs have evaluation and selection criteria for grant applications. The criteria include:

Relevance and alignment with program objectives
Potential impact and contribution to systemic change
Strength of project design and approach
Capacity of the organization to deliver the project
Clarity and feasibility of the budget
Demonstrated need for funding and project sustainability

How to apply to the Women's Program program

Identify Funding Opportunities

Review the current and upcoming funding opportunities provided by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
Determine which funding program your project aligns with, based on your organizational focus and project goals (Women’s Program, Gender-Based Violence Program, or Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression Program).

Review Eligibility Criteria

Consult the general eligibility requirements for the selected program.
Ensure your organization and project meet the specific criteria outlined by the program.
Review guidelines on eligible expenditures and service standards.

Contact Program Officer

Reach out to a Women and Gender Equality Canada office to discuss your potential application with a Program Officer.
Seek guidance on aligning your project proposal with WAGE’s priorities and requirements.

Prepare Application

Gather all necessary documentation, including evidence of eligibility, project description, objectives, and budget.
Write a detailed project proposal addressing how your project aligns with the funding program’s objectives and priorities.

Submit Application

Complete the application form provided by WAGE for your chosen program.
Submit the application along with all required supporting documents through the designated submission portal or process.

Confirmation of Submission

Receive confirmation of your application submission from WAGE.
Keep a record of the confirmation and your application details for future reference and follow-up.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for the grant application process:

WAGE issues targeted calls for proposals on specific themes and manages a continuous intake process to address emerging issues.
Potential applicants can discuss their projects with a Program Officer before applying.
The funding is time-limited and not meant for ongoing operational expenses of an organization.