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Women's Program

Removing barriers to ensure women's equality
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

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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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
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Language Minorities
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

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

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Women's Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Women's Program. 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 Women's 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

Who is eligible for the Women's Program program?

To be eligible for the Women's Program program, you must: 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.

What expenses are eligible under Women's Program?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the Women's Program?

You can contact Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).

Where is the Women's Program available?

The Women's Program program is available across Canada.

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

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

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