New Funding Program: Microlending for Women in Ontario

The Ontario Women’s Directorate has launched a newprogram called Microlending for Women in Ontario to help support low-income women to start and build successful businesses. Applications are being invited for microlending projects that will: increase or improve the knowledge base of microlending in Ontario; address service gaps in existing microlending programs; and/or establish new microlending programs. Details about the program are available online at http://www.women.gov.on.ca/english/keyprograms/economic.shtml, and the deadline for applications will be July 27, 2012.

If this program might be of interest to you and your organization, please visit the website noted above and begin the registration process to apply for funding consideration. Program staff contact information is also provided in case you have any questions about the program.