ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 2023-2027 

To be considered for an Economic Development grant, your program, project, or initiative is required to meet the following: 

•  Women or gender justice organizations with significant experience in working providing economic opportunities for women, Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people, and organizations providing a continuum of services and connection to the community 
• Understand the intersection of economic development with factors such as race, class, gender and sexual identity, (dis)ability, immigration status, language or geography 
• Use an asset-based, positive approach that centers participant’s knowledge and experience
• Demonstrate approaches to create and maintain safer/braver spaces during program time that encourage participants to speak up, and consideration given to the safety of program participants and staff outside of program spaces  
• Must have valid charitable number from Canada Revenue Agency or be a First Nation that is designated by Canada Revenue Agency as a qualified donee or be working with a partner who fits this eligibility requirement. 

This call for proposals involves a two–stage process. Interested organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) using the online form. A select number of organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal, including detailed workplan, budget, and partner letters. All applicants will be notified as to whether they will pass to the second stage by email within 4 to 6 weeks following the due date for the LOIs.