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The Canadian Women’s Foundation: Economic Development Grants 2017-2022
Description
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is seeking applications for its Economic Development Grants 2017-2022 to support organizations working in one of three areas of women’s economic development.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s public foundation
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Government
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Location:
Canada
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Ukraine
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grant Background
About the Funding Agency
A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.
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About the Sectors
Gender & Human Rights
Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.
Key areas:
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Human rights protection and advocacy
- Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups
Private Sector & Trade
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
Key areas:
- Private sector development and SME/MSME support
- Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
- Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
- Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms