This funding opportunity is now closed. Letters of intent (LOIs) were accepted through November 15, 2021. Subscribe to our email list to be notified when the portal re-opens.

Thank you for your interest in applying for funding from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund! We’re looking to identify and fund promising solutions that can improve employer practices in Canada and engage employers in the economic integration of immigrants and refugees. 

Please be sure to read through the full details about the opportunity here and in our FAQs.

For Terms and Conditions, please see here. 

Following the review of LOIs, selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal. Awardees will receive grants that are up to two years in length and range from CAD150,000  to CAD200,000.

Programmatic Contact  

For questions regarding the grant application requirements or proposal review process, please contact: 

Marina Nuri 

Associate Director, Canada Strategy and Programs

Email: mnuri@wes.org 

Administrative Contact

For questions or any feedback regarding SurveyMonkey Apply, please contact: 

Zenia Dacio-Mesina

Senior Grants Manager 

Email: zdaciomesina@wes.org