Grants and Contributions

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's commercial/institutional building sector.

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 main goal is to scale the business into the international markets.

The Salvation Army - Harbour Light CRF contributes to CSC’s corporate priorities and Mission by providing suitable and appropriate care for offenders. This project covers the construction phases of the CRF-re-development of a new facility that will continue to accommodate 48 beds (as per the current contract) across 2 floors of the new 9 floor building. The general construction phases of the CRF-re-development of a new facility will involve all adequate and competent labour, supervision, tools, equipment, demolition, site prep work, installations, materials, services, and testing.

Small Scale Food Processor Association will achieve this by engaging food policy organizations and foundations that fund food initiatives across Canada to create a national voice for women small scale food processors, analyzing and documenting current policy barriers impacting women in this industry, developing resources to build on an ecosystem model to support female small scale food processors, and by creating policy briefs with recommendations to advocate for change with provincial and federal ministries related to food systems and women’s economic security in British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Ontario.

To create and share materials that improve boating safety To encourage boaters to use safe boating practices and comply with regulations

This work will be shared at a provincial forum on community equity, and at francophone and anglophone community events, with government officials and institutions with a part to play in the inclusion of the voices of under-represented women.

This 29-month project will support a feminist response and recovery to adress the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. Single Mothers’ Alliance of BC Society will achieve this by carrying out lone-mother led participatory action research; building partnerships, networks and alliances with stakeholders in urban centers and rural and remote areas in northern British Columbia (BC); developing and implementing action and advocacy plans; and mobilizing knowledge gathered in the project through lone-mothers’ summits, academic conferences, and policy dialogues to raise awareness and impact pandemic-recovery policy development with government, unions, and other stakeholders that advances gender equality in BC.

At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices, increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change, supporting positive distribution of authority, voices, and decision-making power to support women’s equality.

The project will result in research and program design led by lone-mothers themselves with lived experience to assess the expansion of the BC’s Single Parent’s Employment Initiative, Employment Standards Act and welfare policy legislative reforms. Key partners such as the University of British Columbia and Unite Here! Local 40 (hospitality sector labour union), will assist with research and outreach targeting impacted black, racialized, and Indigenous single mother workers through all phases of the project.

Small Scale Food Processor Association will achieve this by engaging food policy organizations and foundations that fund food initiatives across Canada to create a national voice for women small scale food processors, analyzing and documenting current policy barriers impacting women in this industry, developing resources to build on an ecosystem model to support female small scale food processors, and by creating policy briefs with recommendations to advocate for change with provincial and federal ministries related to food systems and women’s economic security in British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Ontario.