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Title:

819737

Agreement Number:

819737

Agreement Value:

$99,701.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 17, 2022 - Mar 15, 2023

Description:

Enhancing access to low-cost/short-term credit among low- and moderate- income consumers

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

Expected Immediate outcomes are:? Strengthened consumer's role in the marketplace;? Consumer interest represented in the decision-making process;? Improved capacity of consumer groups to contribute to decision-making;? Organizations' capacity to diversify revenue sources and level of self-sufficiency increased;? Visibility and membership base increased.Expected Intermediate and long-term outcomes are: ? Policy advice on consumer issues that is both credible and useful to decision-makers;? Policies that protect the consumer interest promoted; ? Voluntary organizations recognized as credible and key participants in policymaking; ? Voluntary consumer organizations continue to operate, and expand.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4J1L2

Reference Number:

033-2022-2023-Q2-819737

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

854081676

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

ACORN Canada

Recipient's Legal Name:

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto--Danforth

Federal Riding Number:

35109

Program:

Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary

Program Purpose:

The Program aims to strengthen the consumer's role in the marketplace through the promotion of sound research and analysis and by encouraging the financial self-sufficiency of consumer and voluntary organizations.

NAICS Code:

810000