The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a new call for proposals for projects under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund, a key initiative of the $6 billion Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. 

Under this call for proposals, $40 million is available for projects that deliver business supports for women entrepreneurs and contribute to their business development and growth. To be considered, projects must be led by nonprofit organizations and be national or multi-regional in scope. Priority will be given to projects focused on sectors and areas of strength for women entrepreneurs (including in the care economy, and the retail and service sectors), as well as projects focused on providing services to women entrepreneurs in rural, remote and northern areas of the country.

Organizations that have previously received WES ecosystem funding and meet the current eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for applications is September 26, 2022.