Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Investment Readiness Program (IRP)

Deadline: Rolling deadline

About this grant

A program designed to help social purpose organizations (SPOs) improve their capacity to participate in the social finance market. Funding can be used for business planning, impact measurement, and financial modeling.

Details verified from the funder's page on July 9, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) page before submitting.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Investment Readiness Program (IRP), in minutes instead of weeks.

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