Grants and Contributions

To improve rail infrastructure at road/rail grade crossings

To improve rail infrastructure at road/rail grade crossings.

Through this 32-month systemic change project, Pitch Better Inc. will help advance Black women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change across Canada. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers to the participation of Black women in the digital and green economies, where they remain significantly under-represented. The project will nurture a new wave of technology businesses led by underrepresented groups. The project will do this through the implementation of an enterprise accelerator program for Black and equity-seeking women founders, culminating with sponsorship to participate in a pitch competition. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Supplemental funding will provide funding for an in-person end-of-cohort Demo Day for participants of the 2025/26 program.

This 20-month systemic change project will help advance the economic security and prosperity, and representation in leadership and decision-making roles of women, and people who identify as women, by engaging employers to create inclusive workplaces in order to harness their talent, reduce absenteeism, retain employees, and enhance performance. Work Wellness Institute (WWI)’s Workplaces Working for Women: Employer Development Program will offer tailored initiatives addressing ongoing workplace barriers such as gender bias and stereotypes, pay inequity, harassment, challenges to work-life balance, limited access to mentorship and opportunity, lack of representation in leadership, and absence of policies and accommodation addressing pregnancy loss or menopause in the workplace. Utilizing research and educational programs, the project will influence systemic change in workplace culture. Key activities include: strengthening WWI's network by collaborating with employers, advocacy groups, and academics; planning and hosting two conferences to facilitate cross-collaboration and discussion on emerging issues; developing educational resources and toolkits for inclusivity and three eCourses, (including tailored orientation packages and focusing on responsive work processes and environments for women's advancement); piloting an in-person training workshop with HR professionals to support implementation of the eCourses’ content and employee handbook; and continuously engaging stakeholders and updating materials for relevance and impact. A comprehensive external evaluation plan will also be implemented to assess program effectiveness with external stakeholders.

Through this 20-month project, The Redwood will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need for a more effective organizational fundraising infrastructure. The project will include (1) auditing The Redwood’s current fundraising infrastructure; (2) developing strategies to address urgent fundraising infrastructure gaps and identifying primary needs; (3) building a digital fundraising strategy and a corresponding workplan; (4) developing fundraising templates, tools and trainings; and (5) conducting an evaluation of the project.

The Investment in Training Equipment Stream aims to improve the quality of training of apprentices in Red Seal trades.

The stream supports projects that demonstrate a need for training equipment or materials that meet industry standards or investments in new technology to train apprentices in the Red Seal trades.

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, partnerships, coalitions) that mobilize community assets and develop capacities and resources for action.

Proponent is requesting assistance to enhance their manufacturing capacity in the marine sector.

The Recipient will participate in activities directly related and attributable to participation in Finance Canada’s engagement process on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain to benefit their communities. It is expected that the Indigenous Participant Funding Program will help to support the meaningful participation of Indigenous groups in initiatives related to the future divestment of Trans Mountain, led by Finance Canada or within the Minister of Finance’s purview.

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Otipemisiwak Métis Government to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Black Bear Power Plant Project.