Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario · Contribution program
WES Ecosystem Fund (National)
To support women-owned and/or women-led businesses in their growth and to pursue market opportunities abroad.
- Total value
- $5.5M
- Agreements
- 3
- Apr 2019 to May 2019
- Median agreement
- $1.8M
- Typical range
- $1.5M–$2.1M
- 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.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SheEO Canada Fund | 1 | $2.5M |
| Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | 1 | $1.8M |
| National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association | 1 | $1.2M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | $5.5M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3 | $5.5M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 3 | $5.5M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations | 2 | $3M |
| Grant-making and giving services | 1 | $2.5M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Contribution | $1,754,836 |
| Apr 2019 | SheEO Canada Fund | Contribution | $2,500,000 |
| Apr 2019 | National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association | Contribution | $1,200,000 |