Grants and Contributions

This 18-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of TransSask Support Services Inc. to advance LGBTQ equality. This will be achieved by building managerial capacity through a strategic plan, an advocacy strategy, an outreach plan, and broad outreach and development events; increasing access to evidence, data, information, and knowledge sources through a needs assessment, a provincial survey, and interviews; and strengthening collaboration among organizations and people by hosting two provincial meetings.

At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established and/or strengthened partnerships and collaborations to support the LGBTQ2 movement.

This 15-month project will strengthen the capacity of Community-Based Research Centre Society to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by increasing access to evidence, data, information and knowledge sources by conducting needs assessments and environmental scans; building managerial capacity with board governance and strategic planning; and strengthening collaboration among organizations by creating and sharing training series resources and materials.

At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

This 15-month project will strengthen the capacity of Glad Day Lit to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by developing a strategic plan; consolidating Glad Day as a non-profit; expanding and diversifying revenue streams; improving financial planning and reporting; and adapting and improving Glad Day programming, services and community-building in a post-COVID context.

At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

This 15-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Calgary Outlink to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by building managerial capacity through the development of a program logic model, strategic and advocacy plans; enhancing technical expertise through research and a two-phased environmental scan; and building collective capacity and strengthening collaboration and partnerships among organizations to share knowledge and identify barriers and resource gaps for sustainability.

At the end of the project, the organization will increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

This 27-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Comité Francoqueer de l’Ouest to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ equality. This will be achieved through a comprehensive, major and in-depth review of governance, internal policies, and the creation of a communications plan and a strategic plan. In addition, the organization will develop skills through training, recruitment and mobilization of volunteers by making evidence, data and information more accessible through a survey and various legal and health awareness tools to promote 2SLGBTQIA+ equality through an intersectional approach accounting for race, age and official language.

The additional funding for Phase 2 will be used for activities that will increase the organization's knowledge and capacity, including training for the board of directors and panellists and the creation of staff and volunteer training resources. This project will also explore collaborations and partnerships with Anglophone 2SLGBTQIA+ groups as well as groups outside Alberta.

At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sexual and gender diversity, and established and/or strengthened partnerships and collaborations to support the Francophone 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

This 27-month project aims to strengthen the capacity of Community-Based Research Centre Society (CBRC) to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This is being achieved by increasing access to evidence, data, information and knowledge sources by conducting needs assessments and environmental scans, building managerial capacity with board governance and strategic planning, strengthening collaboration among organizations by creating and sharing training series resources and materials.

A first supplement of $78,514 was granted to conduct research, engagement and knowledge mobilization activities to support 2SLGBTQ+ sexual orientation and gender identity and expression change efforts/conversion therapy practices survivors.

A second supplement of $174,999, phase 2, will be used to strengthen CBRC’s communications and knowledge exchange, as well as its programming for survivors of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression change efforts and conversion therapy.

At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

This 27-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of TransSask Support Services Inc. to advance LGBTQ equality. This will be achieved by building managerial capacity through a strategic plan, an advocacy strategy, an outreach plan, and board outreach and development events; increasing access to evidence, data, information, and knowledge sources through a
needs assessment, a provincial survey, and interviews; and strengthening collaboration among organizations and stakeholders by hosting a series of focus groups.

The supplemental funds, PHASE 2, will be used to build long-term financial stability through organizational development planning and activities inclusive of identifying sources of core funding; hosting BIPOC community working groups, expanding reach to rural and remote pride organizations and 2SLGBTQ+ community members, and expanding board governance to
include other 2SLGBTQ+ organization representatives. The supplemental funds will also be used to build on the research conducted in phase 1 to mobilize knowledge and present findings through online publishing, media campaigns, conferences and governmental outreach.

At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established and strengthened partnerships and collaborations to support the LGBTQ2 movement.

This 36-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow Child Care Now (Childcare Advocacy Association of Canada) to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. The focus of the project will be the establishment of child care coalitions and networks in regions in Canada that currently lack them so as to be in a better position to advocate for the kind of evidence-based public child care policy measures that will lead to enhanced economic security for women. Activities will include an analysis and mapping of the current state of child care advocacy in Canada to identify the strategic targets and priorities of the project; and the development of tools, mechanisms, training, and other resources to support new and existing networks, partnerships and coalitions. The project would help Child Care Now develop and implement sustainability strategies, including long-term planning and the diversification of its funding base.

This 39-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow Child Care Now (Childcare Advocacy Association of Canada) to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. The focus of the project will be the establishment of childcare coalitions and networks in regions in Canada that currently lack them so as to be in a better position to advocate for the kind of evidence-based public childcare policy measures that will lead to enhanced economic security for women. Activities will include an analysis and mapping of the current state of childcare advocacy in Canada to identify the strategic targets and priorities of the project; and the development of tools, mechanisms, training, and other resources to support new and existing networks, partnerships, and coalitions. The project would help Child Care Now develop and implement sustainability strategies, including long-term planning and the diversification of its funding base.

A supplement of $149,570 was granted to develop a comprehensive cross-Canada coordinated childcare advocacy strategy, as well as a supporting implementation plan, to ensure equitable access to high quality and inclusive early learning and childcare.

This 3-month project will develop a framework and a consultation toolkit to support effective and coordinated roundtable sessions to ensure input received during the community engagement contributes effectively to learning more about the specific GBV needs of diverse communities using an intersectional lens. These roundtables will result in recommendations for clear, concrete actions to address and prevent GBV in communities across Canada.

YWCA Canada will distribute funding directly to approximately 60 organizations (up to $40K each). The core organizations would include be members of the Blueprint Coalition and the GBV Advisory Council. In addition to these core members, YWCA Canada will recommend and include other organizations to address identified gaps and ensure representation across the country.

Finally, YWCA Canada will prepare and submit an overall report summarizing community engagement reports and recommended actions.