Canadian Grants for Women in Business
Despite changing times, women in business remain a minority. Perhaps it is for this reason that both the government and private foundations have funding available. In Canada there are grants for women in business at a national level as well as within individual provinces.
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Leadership Grants Organization of Canada
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Canadian women looking to start a new business or expand a business should investigate Leadership Grants Organization. This organization allocates grants of up to $100,000 for entrepreneurs and small business owners. New businesses must be ready to launch within six months, and any grants allocated must be used within six months of funding. These grants are especially suitable for women who want to start a home-based business or develop their existing business.
Eastern Canada
1920 Yonge Street, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M4S 3E2
416-572-7694
Western Canada
Bankers Hall, West Tower,
1000, 888 3rd Street S. W.,
Calgary, AB T2P 5C5
416-572-7694
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
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According to the WEI, its purpose is the "dismantling of barriers facing women entrepreneurs." The WEI program provides fundamental support for women in western Canada looking to start or expand their businesses. Grants and other funding of up to $100,000 are available. Other services include networking, training and business guidance. Eligible businesses must be 50 percent (or more) woman owned. Support from the WEI is found in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Women's Enterprise Initiative
wd.gc.ca
Status of Women Canada Women's Program
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This Canadaian government program provides grants to women in business. Grants are available for businesses that improve economic prosperity and security for women as well as businesses that promote leadership in women and girls.
National Office
Status of Women Canada
123 Slater Street
10th Floor
Ottawa, ON
K1P 1H9
1-866-902-2719
swc-cfc.gc.ca
Canadian Women's Foundation
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Grants of up to $25,000 or more are available for women. Funding is approved on a yearly basis to women in businesses meeting national aims for ending violence against women or building resilience and leadership in girls. Some grants are available for multiple years for certain economic development programs or businesses that directly assist multi-challenged girls and women.
Canadian Women's Foundation
133 Richmond St. W. Suite 504
Toronto, ON M5H 2L3
1-866-293-4483
cdnwomen.org
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