Grants and Contributions

This grant supports the effective communication of research results to users and visitors of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Whale Portraits is a seasonal weekly newsletter that promotes awareness of the Canadian public about the protection of natural heritage.

This grant supports the ongoing commemoration activities and new initiatives designed to educate Canadians about the history and impact of the former Kamloops residential school.

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..

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment.

Through this 11-month capacity project B-Women on Wings International Canada (BWOW) aims to advance gender equality by strengthening the capacity of the board and volunteers to advocate for gender equality, community sensitization and empowerment across generations. The project will improve digital literacy, leadership and financial acumen through strategic training, consultations and mentorship in Leadership and Skills Development as well as Information Technology and Communications, Data Management and Financial Management.

Through this 20-month systemic change project, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights will advance women and 2SLGBQTI+ people's economic security and prosperity by addressing financial and health systems barriers to accessing birth control and full productive health care services.

Through this 32-month systemic change project, Times Change Women's Employment Service Inc. will help advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within workplaces affecting women’s advancement to senior roles. The project will achieve this by engaging with employers and women, particularly marginalized women to identify specific barriers; developing a mentor/sponsorship program to increase the representation of women in senior roles; and promoting the adoption of this program by employers. The organization will then support employers to implement the program and to adjust the program based on the feedback from stakeholders through on-going monitoring. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.

Through this 32-month systemic change project, the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC), in partnership with the Accelerator Centre (AC), will scale the #RaisetheBar workplace equity program and the AC:Incubate program to advance women and gender diverse individuals’ economic security and prosperity.

Through this 32-month project, the Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI (AWAPEI) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will work with partners to improve social, educational, and employment opportunities for Aboriginal women in Prince Edward Island. AWAPEI will do this by conducting a holistic review of the current barriers and success factors that exist for Aboriginal women and girls in relation to the pursuit of post-secondary education. The project will host focus groups with Aboriginal women and girls across the province, connect with post-secondary institutions and other stakeholders to learn about systemic barriers and identify opportunities for change, work with an advisory group to support solutions to that change, and pilot initiatives such as information sessions, mentoring opportunities and in-person retreats. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.