Intake Now Open
The JEDDI Training Bursary fund was established in 2022, as a part of the Racial Justice Action Plan drafted by CWCF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDDI) Committee. This Action Plan has the long-term objective of a worker co-operative movement in Canada which is racially diverse, inclusive, and just.
This fund prioritizes individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous or other People of Colour (BIPOC) communities and other Equity-Denied Groups (EDGs) who require financial assistance to pursue training in either co-op management or development.
Bursaries are to be used to offset program fees for the CWCF Worker Co-op Academy, the CoopZone Co-op Developer training programs, or other professional development and training opportunities in the Canadian co-op sector (upon approval).
Applications are open until the budget is allocated. Early submissions are encouraged, as projects must be completed and reported by August 24, 2025.
Funds to be used by: |
August 24st, 2025 |
Grant Amounts
Up to $1,000 per individual or group applicant
Application Requirements
This fund is allocated to individuals who are Black, Indigenous or other People of Colour (BIPOC), or groups which are majority BIPOC and other Equity-Denied Groups (EDGs)
Applicants must be able to explain financial need, as well as how training would be applied to developing a worker co-op(s), or to worker co-op development more generally in Canada.
Successful applicants must commit to completing a short funding impact assessment survey upon completion of their training program of choice.
