# Female Chef Delivery Platforms DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform By Grace Mahas | Published 2024-03-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-women References: [joinmondaygirl](https://joinmondaygirl.com/madebywomen) & [get.doordash](https://get.doordash.com/en-ca/about/entrepreneurship-and-access)  [DoorDash Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-opportunity-fund) marks International Women's Day with a powerful new initiative: the Made by Women platform. This platform celebrates and empowers female culinary leaders, amplifying their voices and contributions to Canada's vibrant restaurant scene. Kicking off the program, DoorDash partners with [Monday Girl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-girl-social-club) to offer fifteen $10,000 grants to women-owned restaurants. Recognizing the underrepresentation of women in the industry (only 17% of Canadian restaurant ownership), DoorDash and Monday Girl are committed to fostering an environment where these businesses can flourish. The Made by Women platform goes beyond grants. It offers a comprehensive support system, including access to marketing, educational, and financial resources. This empowers women-owned restaurants to not only survive but thrive within the DoorDash ecosystem. Women restaurateurs can learn more and apply for grants between March 8th and April 15th, 2024. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Women-owned Culinary Enterprises:** The Made by Women platform is driving the growth and recognition of female-owned restaurants within Canada. - **Inclusive Grant Programs:** The allocation of $10,000 grants to women-owned restaurants highlights a shift toward financial inclusivity in the culinary industry. - **Support Ecosystems for Women Entrepreneurs:** Comprehensive support systems offering marketing, education, and financial resources are being developed to bolster the success of women in the restaurant business. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Delivery Platforms:** DoorDash's initiative showcases new opportunities in creating partnerships that empower underrepresented groups within food delivery services. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** The focus on supporting female-owned eateries marks a transformative approach within the restaurant and hospitality industry, addressing gender disparities. - **Financial Services for Small Businesses:** Grant programs for women entrepreneurs point to a growing intersection between financial services and support for small business sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BIPOC Culinary Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-opportunity-fund.md) - [Entrepreneur-Supporting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-accelerator.md) - [Women-Focused Business Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-business-fund-2026.md) - [Small Business Support Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-x-pier-five-small-business-fund.md) - [Women-Empowering Cooking Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-ashmore.md) - [Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bae.md) - [Life Assistant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordad.md) - [Convenience-Forward Mother’s Day Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughtful-gift-baskets.md) - [Restaurant-Honoring Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-most-loved.md)