[Canada-Wide] Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund 2026 (deadline: Sept 15, 2026)

Women and Gender Equality Canada announced a call for proposals for the Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund 2026 to support projects that remove barriers and increase access to women’s economic and leadership opportunities across Canada.

Through this call for proposals, the federal government is investing $100 million in projects that help women and girls succeed. Funding will support initiatives that expand leadership opportunities, increase women’s participation in sectors where they remain underrepresented, and help women develop the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Submission Deadline: September 15, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific time

Virtual information sessions

We recommend you attend a virtual information session, these will be available to all applicants, and the schedule is based on Eastern Time. Please verify the time difference when selecting which session you want to register for.

Register for virtual information session