International Development Grant
Women entrepreneurship support III - LEAF Jamaica
Project Number: CA-3-P013498001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $50,223.00
Start Date: December 20, 2023
End Date: February 28, 2025
Duration: 1.2 years
Project Description
This project aims to promote the economic inclusion of women with disabilities in 4 parishes in Jamaica by providing them with the necessary tools skills and support to become successful entrepreneurs. Project activities include: (1) delivering business management training entrepreneurship workshops and skills development programs tailored to the needs of women with disabilities; (2) providing entrepreneurial grants to women with disabilities; and (3) developing a mentorship program to pair experienced entrepreneurs with women with disabilities to provide guidance support and encouragement through their entrepreneurial journey.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased economic participation of women with disabilities in Jamaica; and (2) improved social inclusion of women with disabilities in Jamaica.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Bureau of Gender Affairs
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Call for Proposals