Women's Program
Canada
Removing barriers to ensure women's equality
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Grant and Funding
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- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Government of Canada
- Women and Gender Equality Canada
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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
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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.
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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.
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$ 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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- Step 1: 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).
- Step 2: 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.
- Step 3: 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.
- Step 4: 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.
- Step 5: 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.
- Step 6: 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.
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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.
Apply to this program
Empowering Women and Advancing Gender Equality in Canada
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) offers funding programs designed to eliminate systemic barriers and encourage the full participation of women in Canadian society. These grants support initiatives that focus on economic security, leadership, and the eradication of gender-based violence, aiming to achieve broader gender equality in all facets of life.
Understanding WAGE's Funding Programs for Systemic Change and Equality
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) administers strategic funding opportunities that target systemic barriers faced by women and gender minorities across the nation. With a focus on fostering inclusion and equality, WAGE's initiatives are specifically designed to support projects that enable women and girls to participate fully in economic, social, and political spheres. These programs include the Women’s Program, the Gender-Based Violence Program, and the Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program, each of which addresses different facets of systemic inequality.
The Women’s Program is integral in supporting temporary projects aimed at dismantling barriers to women's equality. This initiative is specifically targeted at enhancing economic security and prosperity, promoting leadership roles for women, and addressing the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls. Eligible organizations can undertake projects spanning local to national scopes, but must meet specific criteria due to limited funding availability.
Alongside this, the Gender-Based Violence Program supports survivors and their families through innovative practices and community-engaged research to fill existing support gaps. The program's efforts are tailored for marginalized groups, including Indigenous communities, racialized women, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, focusing on creating effective support mechanisms for those who are disadvantaged within the existing support infrastructure. This program stands as a component of "It's Time: Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence," underlining Canada's commitment to eradicating gender-based injustice.
The Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program offers targeted support for advancing equality across a spectrum of genders and orientations. Supporting projects that foster partnership building, enhance capacity, and facilitate applied community research, this program seeks to catalyze measurable progress in eliminating inequalities related to sex and gender identity.
While the funding windows for many opportunities have recently closed, WAGE continues its engagement with interested organizations through focused calls for proposals on specific themes and a continuous intake mechanism to address emerging challenges. Potential applicants are encouraged to adhere closely to program-specific eligibility requirements and seek guidance from WAGE offices to align proposals with the funding objectives effectively.
In summary, WAGE's funding programs represent a concerted effort by the Canadian government to drive systemic change that leads to greater opportunity, security, and leadership for women and marginalized genders. Through strategic funding, these programs aim to create an inclusive society where every individual can thrive and contribute to Canada’s social, economic, and democratic fabric. Applicant organizations therefore play a crucial role in harnessing these opportunities to instigate meaningful, impactful change that resonates at every level of Canadian society.
