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Title:

Building the Non-Profit Capacity and Sustainability of Fire Service Women Ontario

Agreement Number:

ON18764

Agreement Value:

$151,014.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 23, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 36-month project will provide training to better equip Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) to empower its members and the board of directors to help recruit, retain and promote women in the fire service. Specifically, the project will allow the FSWO Board to create an updated strategic plan and ensure the organization's bylaws are updated to reflect current provincial standards and the organization’s needs; provide funding to effectively educate and train board members and ensure they are supported administratively; and, find alternate funding sources that will allow FSWO to be financially self-sustainable.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Location:

Ajax, Ontario, CA L1S 6W6

Reference Number:

001-2019-2020-Q4-00006

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Fire Service Women Ontario

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.