Grants and Contributions

Through this 25-month project, Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities, specifically for Two-Spirit, Trans, and Youth in the Wabanaki territory. This will be achieved by identifying barriers and better practices through literature and resources review, needs assessments, community and organizational engagement and consultations, and knowledge sharing events.

At the end of the project, Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance will have developed and shared community-led policy recommendations on a wide-range of issues related to health care and mental health, social services, housing needs, cultural specific and safe care, and education for Wabanaki 2SLGBTQQIA+ members.

Through this 25-month project, North Bay Pride will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by (1) creating a Community Advisory Group representing diverse voices; (2) conducting a Needs Assessment to identify barriers to inclusion for diverse members in the 2SLGBTQI+ Community, and action steps to address them; (3) validating the Needs Assessment / Action plan with 2SLGBTQI+ Intersectional Groups; (4) piloting targeted activities to address barriers to diverse 2SLGBTQI+ engagement, one of which is the development of accessible platforms; and (5) mobilizing information and resources to the broader community and so address the specific needs of diverse 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Through this 26-month systemic change project, Catholic community services of York Region will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within male-dominated industries/sectors by (1) Research barriers to Newcomer and BIPOC women’s involvement in male-dominated industries and develop evidence-based framework; (2) Pilot the framework with Male-dominated industry; (3) Create a network of Champions; and (4) Mobilize knowledge through Outreach, Advocacy and Engagement to drive Systemic Change. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 14-month project, Actua will counteract the root barriers to gender equality in STEM. This will be achieved by gathering current data and information on the persistent barriers to gender equality in STEM; taking action to change gender norms and attitudes within STEM learning environments through teacher and instructor training; increasing action-based collaboration across the Actua network; and, advancing the national dialogue on gender equity in STEM.

Through this 14-month project, Fear Is Not Love Society will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the significant growth the organization has undergone in last two years and evaluate if the organization is meeting the needs of their diverse community/communities. The project will include developing a new operational plan, reviewing existing documents, gathering input internally and surveying client groups and then implementing the changes.

Through this 14-month project, Famous 5 Foundation (F5F) will build its capacity to advance gender equality by continuing to honour the Famous 5 as well as inspire and champion women’s leadership today. This will be achieved by updating their governance as a National not-for-profit organization, either as an independent organization largely funded by the existing Famous 5 Foundation (a charity), or as a new not-for-profit organization which earns a charitable number. The organization will develop a 5 year Strategic Plan leading to the 100th Anniversary of the Persons Case and slightly beyond, a 5 year Fundraising Plan to carry the organization past the 100th Anniversary of the Persons Case, as well as a 5 year Communications Plan inclusive of the organization’s achievements, areas for improvement, new messaging and strategies. An advisory committee will review and provide input into draft plans before they are reviewed for approval by the Famous 5 Foundation’s board.

Through this 26-month project, Queer Yukon Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in rural Yukon. This will be achieved by building a resilient network of rural, grassroots leaders who will combat hate and stigma and improve access to resources and services for remote and rural 2SLGBTQI+ individuals within their communities via in-person programming, and across the Yukon via online platforms. Information and resources developed and compiled through this project will be made available across the Yukon for a lasting, wide-reaching impact on 2SLGBTQI+ safety and support.

Through this 26-month project, Pride Calgary Planning Committee will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by conducting a diversity intersection analysis on survey data to understand the comfort levels of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals with the Calgary Police Service, organizing town hall events for community dialogue and feedback, and developing recommendations for enhancing inclusivity in policing practices.

Expected results include increased understanding of community perspectives, sustainable collaborative efforts to strengthen trust between the 2SLGBTQ+ community and law enforcement, and providing actionable recommendations for promoting safety and inclusivity for all residents of Calgary

Through this 26-month project, the Canadian Women's Foundation will focus on systems change to advance equality for women in the North, by addressing systemic barriers to women's progress and advancement, and providing access to supports and addressing issues related to equality between women and men in the North, with a strong emphasis on GBV, leadership, climate resilience and disaster management, and community wellness. The project will drive Indigenous-led solutions, build genderresponsive leadership, and enhance climate resilience through community-driven action. Additionally, it will focus on addressing the lack of gender analysis in Northern climate disaster management, strengthening local leadership structures, and fostering sustained Indigenous engagement. Key activities include further distribution of funding to organizations in communities across the North, including in Inuit & Innu communities; Indigenous engagement in the North; knowledge, learning, research and policy activities; and ongoing fundraising and leveraging of partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the initiative.

Supplemental funding will increase the amounts available for Further Distribution of Funding, which will allow the project to further deepen its impact in the North.

Through this 25-month project, the Groupe régional d’intervention sociale de l’Estrie (GRIS Estrie) will address 2SLGBTQI+ communities’ needs and barriers to equality. To achieve this, the organization will collaborate with and engage frontline workers and sexually and gender-diverse people in the Haut-Saint-François region to determine their specific needs. Tools, training, and/or activities will be developed for this purpose and deployed among the project’s target populations. The rural experience in Haut-Saint-François will be documented and shared in a visual, accessible format to raise awareness and inspire other, similar initiatives in rural areas.