Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)
Receive up to $100,000 in Grant Funding.
The Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF) is a business expansion grant that exclusively supports female-led or owned businesses that are investing in growth projects. Through the program, businesses receive non-repayable contributions to plan and execute a growth strategy for strategic initiatives that increase revenues and support the hiring of new employees.
Funding Amount
Up to 80% of eligible project expenses (up to 90% for priority applicants) to a maximum $100,000 in grant funding per applicant.
Eligible Applicants
Canadian for-profit businesses, in operation for at least two years, with fewer than 500 employees are eligible to apply. Must be women-owned (< 50%) or women-led.
Eligible Activities
Growth strategy development and execution projects that provide economic impacts (such as job creation, productivity improvements, revenue growth, etc.).
Deadline to Apply
The program is currently closed, with no future intakes announced.
Apply for Funding
We provide an average 95% time savings to our clients, compared to businesses that apply for funding in-house.
