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Title:

Building the Capacity of Enchanté: a network of 2SLGBTQ+ centres of Canada

Agreement Number:

SO190165

Agreement Value:

$700,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 30, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This 31-month project will address organizational capacity needs of The Enchanté Network to support its incorporation and expansion from coast to coast; strengthen its governance, develop and implement a communication strategy; work on partnership development; organize its funding national general meeting; and provide micro-grants to support the capacity building of LGBTQ2 centres and establishment of other centres across the country. The additional funding of $700,000 will allow for the continued expansion of the organization by further strengthening its communication practices; mobilizing and disseminating knowledge on its member’s capacity, as well as providing them with micro-granting and supports services; and fostering the networking and collaboration between LGBTQ2 service centres. The organization will also join forces with Fierté Canada Pride and 2 Spirits in Motion Foundation to development joint policies, procedures and capacity-building programming, thereby strengthening the infrastructure of LGBTQ2 organizations across the country.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA R3L 0L3

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q3-00050

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

Sep 28, 2020

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Enchanté Network

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.

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