Grants and Contributions

Through this 30-month project, The Hamilton Young Women’s Christian Association will help advance women’s economic security through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers for women in the manufacturing and engineering industry through research that engages local women and employers to identify challenges, needs and best practices to retain and advance women in the industry. The organization will create an advisory table with the City of Hamilton and make recommendations to incorporate a GBA+ lens in the municipal Manufacturing Strategy. They will adapt and add to the “Shiftchange: Gender Equity and Allyship training” (Halifax YWCA) to deliver tailored training to manufacturing and engineering partners in Hamilton and host events to engage and celebrate women in the industry. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 30-month project, Out Of Bounds: Grief Support will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the organization`s need to better respond to the growing necessity of the community who are adversely affected by gun violence. The project will develop fundraising and advocacy strategies that are informed by community and stakeholder engagement. It will also look to improve Board governance by updating their internal practices and bylaws where required

With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Out Of Bounds will develop a HR policy framework and test new tools and systems, create standardized legal partnership tools, and develop a Program Readiness Framework that strengthens governance oversight and internal operational consistency, through documented guidance, governance gap review, and clear processes for technology and outsourced services. Through this, OOB will further advance Gender Equality.

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Improvement of public data on the prevalence of plastic products in the environment and development of a tool to automate the collection, organization, and dissemination of this data.

Shoreline Restoration to Improve Freshwater Quality at Lac Pelletier

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for the Sunrise Expansion Program

Grant to support the review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations and engage with community members and submit a written summary of feedback.

Launch sales and marketing initiatives for market expansion

Construct onshore infrastructure in support of a tourism asset in central Labrador

Undertake a marketing project to increase revenue and market share in the U.S.