Grants and Contributions

Through this 31-month systemic change project, The Association of CBDCs of NB will help advance representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers faced by entrepreneurial women by conducting research and analysis on progress and barriers, creating a Provincial Collaborative Leadership Group, and by organizing an entrepreneurial innovation summit to mobilize the women's entrepreneurship ecosystem. The project will foster an inclusive environment where women entrepreneurs can thrive, ensuring their contributions are recognized and amplified across the province. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 24-month systemic change project, Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within Toronto’s labour market by hosting a series of roundtable group discussions to identify intersectional barriers to economic security; developing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy focused on improving the outcomes of racialized and newcomer women and the 2SLGBTQI+ community; developing a DEI Employer Toolkit to outreach to employers; launching an Employer Outreach campaign to increase awareness of the benefits of building a diverse workforce; and hosting a Job Fair at the end of the project to connect underrepresented job seekers to employers from a range of industries. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project

Through this 31-month project, OCTEVAW will help advance representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within municipal policies and practices by piloting a mentorship program to support Black, Indigenous and Racialized women to fully participate in policy change initiatives that advance gender equity for racialized survivors of gender-based violence. This will be done by building the capacity of Black, Indigenous and Racialized GBV advocates through mentorship; hosting an annual convening “GBV Policy Symposium” and creating cross- cultural partnerships to create new policies and practices at the municipal level that advance gender equity for racialized survivors. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 19-month project, the Centre-femmes Catherine-Leblond will build its capacity to advance women’s equality. It will review the organization’s current way of operating and develop more inclusive practices. The project will include an organizational diagnosis; specialized training on matters of inclusion; and the introduction of a best practices implementation plan, which will be assessed as work progresses. Finally, the project will include preparing a summary report with recommendations.

Through this 25-month systemic change project, the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration (MRCSSI) will help advance Muslim women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change.

Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within social services, health care and education by working with 24 Muslim women and girls of diverse identities and lived experience to co-create racial-trauma informed safety and equity audit tools and resources for each sector and to develop and pilot interactive training modules addressing lived realities of gendered Islamophobia so that harm is reduced for Muslim women and girls and practices and policies are strengthened.

An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 17-month project, Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society will build its capacity to advance gender equity. It will address gaps in organizational strategy and sustainability to build internal capacity and improve outcomes for women served. The project will include developing a strategic plan, a framework for measurement and improvement of impact, and a communications strategy to share the roadmap for the organization with stakeholders.

Through this 31-month project, Wood Buffalo Pride Society aims to enhance the economic security and prosperity of trans women and nonbinary people. The project will achieve this by identifying participants’ life goals; fostering meaningful connections with experienced and affirming community members, and developing essential skills, experience, and leadership abilities to boost confidence and self-advocacy, both in the workplace and in life. The organization will create and support employment and leadership opportunities for trans women and non-binary people by offering mentorship, networking, and development opportunities. Additionally, the organization will actively engage with local employers to create safe, inclusive workplaces with affirming policies, physical spaces, procedures, and gender-affirming benefits. An external evaluator will be engaged to measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project, ensuring that goals and objectives are met effectively.

This 19-month project will establish the foundational pillars of Canada’s first national Black 2SLGBTQI+ organization through engagement, communication, and organizational development - all with a focus on systemic impact and organizational sustainability. The Enchanté Network will undertake key organizational development activities, co-develop a strategic plan and host two annual national black 2SLGBTQI+ summits.

Through this 19-month project, the YWCA will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address persisting barriers to economic security and decision-making authority for diverse cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary people in both the organization and the community. The project will include developing and enhancing the organization’s climate of inclusion; transforming its management, consultation, and governance practices; and improving its internal policies and standards on human resources to help improve the organization’s position as an ally in social justice.
The project will involve all teams (employees, volunteers, members, and residents) within the YWCA in a comprehensive, systemic Gender-Based Analysis Plus process.

Through this 19-month project, Fire Service Women BC Society will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the gaps in leadership opportunities and supports for the advancement of women in the fire services field. The project will include the development of a strategic plan and financial sustainability framework, strengthening of the organization's governance capacity, and updating of governing bylaws and policy guidebook to support the organization's ability address the unique needs of women in fire services