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Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity

Employment and Social Development Canada (Labour Program), in partnership with Impact Canada

Up to $500K

Up to $3 million per year in total funding is available; eligible organizations can apply for up to $500,000 per year; the maximum total funding for a project is $1.5 million

WORBE is a grants and contributions program that supports employers subject to the Employment Equity Act in improving representation of the four designated groups in areas of low representation. The 2026 call for proposals is competitive and pilots the Impact Canada funding model, which ties funding to measurable results. Projects develop tailored solutions such as industry-specific inclusion tools and guides. The application period has closed.

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Who qualifies

The program is designed for employers subject to the Employment Equity Act. Funding goes to eligible recipients through a competitive call for proposals. Projects must support one or more of the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities). Full eligibility criteria are published on Impact Canada, not on this page.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Projects must be completed within 36 months of the project start date.
  • Notes: Eligibility criteria are on Impact Canada, not on this page. Contact: edsc.pmteoe‑[email protected] Found automatically by the portal's discovery job from an official page; review before relying on it.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“funding of up to a total of $3 million per year is available to distribute to eligible organizations. eligible organizations can apply for up to $500,000 per year.” source ↗
  • amount“the maximum total funding that can be provided for a project is $1.5 million.” source ↗
  • status“applications are no longer being accepted.” source ↗
  • deadline“will be accepting applications from january 5, 2026, to february 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. et - impact canada closed” source ↗
  • eligibility“worbe is designed to support employers subject to the employment equity act (the act) in their efforts to improve designated group representation in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies.” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-28 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.