Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Canada
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Funding amount
up to $50,000
Deadline
Rolling, apply anytime
Region
Canada
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
for_profit, sole_proprietorship
About this program
National microloan program providing up to $50,000 in financing for women entrepreneurs, particularly startups, underrepresented groups, and sole proprietorships, delivered through partner organizations such as WEOC, NACCA, Coralus, and Evol.
Last verified September 28, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine
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