Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
The 50 - 30 Challenge Ecosystem Fund
The 50 - 30 Challenge Ecosystem Fund will provide funding to successful organizations, known as Ecosystem partners, to help 50 - 30 Challenge participants meet the diversity and inclusion goals.
- Total value
- $25.6M
- Agreements
- 5
- Feb 2022 to Feb 2022
- Median agreement
- $3.5M
- Typical range
- $3M–$7.8M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges and Institutes CanadaCollèges et instituts Canada | 1 | $8.5M |
| Ryerson University | 1 | $7.8M |
| Egale Canada | 1 | $3.5M |
| The Women's Economic CouncilLe Conseil économique des femmes | 1 | $3M |
| Global Compact Network Canada | 1 | $2.8M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | $25.6M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 5 | $25.6M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 4 | $17.7M |
| Academia | 1 | $7.8M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social advocacy organizations | 2 | $11.5M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Egale Canada | Contribution | $3,456,549 |
| Feb 2022 | The Women's Economic CouncilLe Conseil économique des femmes | Contribution | $3,006,195 |
| Feb 2022 | Ryerson University | Contribution | $7,840,558 |
| Feb 2022 | Global Compact Network Canada | Contribution | $2,754,039 |
| Feb 2022 | Colleges and Institutes CanadaCollèges et instituts Canada | Contribution | $8,494,032 |