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Title:
Strengthening the capacity of MAX Ottawa (operating as the Ottawa Gay Men’s Wellness Initiative) to implement their 2019-2022 strategic plan
Agreement Number:
SO20223
Agreement Value:
$220,410.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 9, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
This 18-month project will strengthen the capacity of the Ottawa Gay Men's Wellness Initiative (operating name MAX Ottawa) to advance care for Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit guys in the National Capital Region. This will be achieved by conducting an environmental scan of regional stakeholders and successful health interventions established in other urban centres that aim to increase the health outcomes of the priority population; developing a fund development and fundraising strategy as well as strengthening partnerships and collaboration. At the end of the project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance health equity with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established partnerships and collaborations to support 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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8
Reference Number:
001-2020-2021-Q3-00045
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ottawa Gay Men's Wellness Initiative
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.