AFIA DEI Index

About this program

National initiative addressing systemic barriers women entrepreneurs face accessing capital. Encourages Canadian funders to improve equitable access to business funding for women entrepreneurs, especially BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

What this program funds

The AFIA DEI Index is a national initiative funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada and administered by The Forum. The program addresses systemic barriers that women entrepreneurs encounter when accessing capital.

The program encourages Canadian funders and financial institutions to improve equitable access to business funding for women entrepreneurs. It focuses particularly on supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

The program accepts applications on a rolling basis. It covers all economic sectors and operates across Canada.

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