Grants and Contributions

The overall purpose of the Aquatic Invasive Species Program is to minimize introduction of aquatic invasive species and minimize risk of consequences from them.

Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.

The purpose of this funding is to support Curve Lake First Nation with hiring an internal resource to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest, for a period of 2 years.

This project aims to improve access to gender-responsive and inclusive education, particularly for girls and young women with disabilities, in two districts of northern Sierra Leone: Tonkolili and Bombali. The project targets 300 children and youth with disabilities (195 females and 105 males) between the ages of 7 and 20 who are not currently attending primary or secondary school regularly or at all. Additionally, around 400 parents/caregivers of these children, as well as community members will benefit from the project.
Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance and vocational training to local partners and government actors to help them learn about gender-responsive and inclusive learning; (2) organizing sensitization and awareness sessions for parents, caregivers, civil society organizations, and community leaders. These sessions will cover topics such as harmful gender norms/roles, disability stigma, education and health reporting, and the inclusive education resources available locally; (3) engaging with the communities through events involving trained community and youth champions, students, teachers, families, government officials, local media, and community leaders and members; (4) developing capacity building plans to support local stakeholders working for gender equality and inclusive education; (5) hosting knowledge sharing workshops on gender equality and inclusive education. These workshops will involve students, teachers, researchers, and community actors in Canada.

This project seeks to reduce the vulnerability of Ukrainian communities affected by mines and other explosive remnants of war. Project activities include: (1) training local deminers; and (2) delivering gender-responsive explosive ordnance risk education for communities in 9 regions of Ukraine.

Promoting peaceful election through youth led action.

Synergies to mitigate GBV and gender inequalities through support for GBV survivors and advocacy for gender equity in Botswana.

Empowered Galápagos women agricultural entrepreneurs: fortifying economic autonomy and solidarity for sustainable practices.

Improving the water system in Hoi village to benefit households and communities in the village.

Enhancing capacity within Mi'kmaq communities for marine bird monitoring and emergency response