Western Economic Diversification Canada · Contribution program
Women's Enterprise Centres
Encourage the establishment and growth of women-owned and controlled businesses, encourage self-employment and business development, and to promote economic equality between men and women.
- Total value
- $25M
- Agreements
- 8
- Apr 2021 to Apr 2021
- Median agreement
- $3.4M
- Typical range
- $1.7M–$4.9M
- 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 Western Economic Diversification Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Enterprise Centre | 2 | $6.7M |
| Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Association | 2 | $6.7M |
| Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. | 2 | $6.1M |
| Manitoba Women's Enterprise Centre Inc | 2 | $5.5M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | $25M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 2 | $6.7M |
| Alberta | 2 | $6.7M |
| Saskatchewan | 2 | $6.1M |
| Manitoba | 2 | $5.5M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 8 | $25M |
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 | 4 | $12.2M |
| Business support services | 2 | $6.1M |
| Other funds and financial vehicles | 2 | $6.7M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Women's Enterprise Centre | Contribution | $4,875,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Women's Enterprise Centre | Contribution | $1,858,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. | Contribution | $1,192,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. | Contribution | $4,875,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Manitoba Women's Enterprise Centre Inc | Contribution | $636,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Manitoba Women's Enterprise Centre Inc | Contribution | $4,875,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Association | Contribution | $4,875,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Association | Contribution | $1,834,000 |