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Title:

Building Capacity to Better Serve Island Communities

Agreement Number:

SO20034

Agreement Value:

$279,076.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 2, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This 17-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of PEERS Alliance to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by developing skills and knowledge of the organization and the sector partners, and by developing a Strategic Plan, a Communication Plan and a Funds Diversification Plan. At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and strengthen partnerships and collaborations to support the LGBTQ2 movement.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A 9E3

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q3-00015

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

PEERS Alliance Inc.

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.