Grants and Contributions

FBF will mobilize community partners, businesses, and enterprises to address these barriers and improve economic security.

The project will include 1) the development and implementation of a strategic plan to guide the organization throughout its expansion over the next five fiscal years; and 2) the focus on staff well-being, development and retention by building organizational capacity and related in-house resources through professional development and trainings.

With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, LAWC will 1) develop an Advocacy Strategy to drive systems change; 2) review and update organizational policies procedures to create an Employee Handbook; and 3) create a Survivors Advisory Committee Framework to amplify survivor realities within the work of the organization.

The project will address the organization’s need to develop stronger governance tools and a suitable strategy for action, ensure its sustainability by diversifying its funding, and improve its visibility. The project will include developing a strategic plan as well as revenue diversification and communications strategies.

This project will include the development of enduring relationships with other women’s organizations, the creation and deployment of a volunteer recruitment strategy and a long-term financial development plan.

With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Asian Women for Equality Society will develop a skills training program, develop a strategy to reach the wider Asian community to recruit and retain volunteers, strengthen relationships with organizations in Winnipeg, address fundraising inadequacies and enhance technology infrastructure.

With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Women’s Studies Online will continue strengthening its organizational, collaborative, and research capacities by refining tools, processes, and materials developed in the main project. Through these continuation activities, the organization will further advance gender equality.

The project will 1) conduct needs assessments and gather data on the barriers faced by women with disabilities in Durham and the GTA; 2) implement a networking and mentorship program designed to advance leadership opportunities for women with disabilities; 3) establish a network of male allies through community dialogues and consultations; and 4) deliver DEI training informed by a feminist disability perspective to organizations in Durham and the GTA.

To do so, the Empowering Women to Create Change project will tailor the focus of the framework to give a voice to marginalized Red River Métis women, support positive engagement and advocate for department level policy change addressing educational barriers by establishing a Women’s Council; facilitating needs assessments, surveys and consultation sessions with 16 Northwest Métis communities; and by developing a mentor and referral program to provide leadership skill-building opportunities for women within the Northwest region.

Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within women’s representation and strive to develop an equity audit framework that will ensure fair representation of women and gender diverse peoples in leadership roles.

The project will include developing an action plan to update and implement a new strategic plan.

They will also provide training around governance, inclusive HR policy development, cultural sensitivity, gender equality, and systemic change to their members, volunteers, and leadership.

With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, BIPOC Women Network Newfoundland will strengthen partnerships and build collaborative networks, strengthen organizational activities for better results and impact, as well as strengthen financial sustainability and grant development capacity. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.