Grants and Contributions

Through this 30-month project, Divergenres will address 2SLGBTQI+ communities’ needs and barriers to equality, specifically those of the trans and non-binary community. To achieve this, the organization will provide workshops to educate trans people on their rights and existing mechanisms to uphold those rights. It will also develop training for frontline workers and community organizations on trans rights and strategies for promoting them. This education work will be supported through the creation and dissemination of a guide and card game for trans people on their rights, as well as a handbook on trans rights for the relevant practitioners. Finally, Divergenres will select and train two groups in the greater Québec City area to support trans people through processes related to their rights.

This 14-month project aims to support the coordination and implementation of the “Women’s 7” (W7), one of several official engagement groups facilitating inputs and discussions with civil society and experts, while contributing to improved gender equality outcomes resulting from Canada’s G7 Presidency in 2025. This will be achieved through the engagement of feminist activists and subject matter experts from Canada, G7 countries and the Global South in the gender-based analysis of Canada’s G7 themes and priorities; the gender analysis of previous G7 policy documents and commitments; the development of policy recommendations; and the engagement of G7 officials and gender equality leaders, including Canada, G7 Countries, and the Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC). Key activities include the publication of research papers providing a gender-based analysis of Canada’s G7 priorities, the formation of thematic working groups who will provide recommendations on Canada’s G7 priorities, the development of policy documents including a communique, analysis and recommendations, the communication and outreach of W7 policy documentation, and the engagement with the GEAC.

Support the training and communications needs of the network of 15 CBDCs

Embracing Digital Transformation.

Complete an advanced manufacturing feasibility study

Purchase automated processing and printing equipment to support expansion strategy

The Community Garden Society of Inuvik will carry out the Renovating the Inuvik Greenhouse project to complete critical structural repairs, including fixing the roof, walls, and ceiling panels. These renovations are necessary to ensure the facility remains a key community resource for gardening, local food production, and skill development in the Western Arctic.

The Town of Hay River will undertake a two-year $566,318 (58.88% of the total project cost of $961,879) project to upgrade and expand the Hay River Golf Club facilities. The objective of this project is to grow the tourism sector in Hay River by improving and increasing offerings throughout the golf club

The Yellowknife Historical Society will receive a non-repayable contribution of $111,000 (27.75% of total project costs) to complete a two-year $400,000 project for Historical Museum Upgrades. The project aims to support the operational sustainability of the mining heritage museum in Yellowknife and includes several vital activities such as strategic planning, developing multilingual audio guides, reprinting brochures, upgrading security systems, and enhancing the café and gift shop facilities.

Dänä Näye Ventures (DNV) will support the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) program micro loan program which offers loans of up to $20,000, including a 45% non-repayable portion, to Indigenous woman entrepreneurs.