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Title:

Investing in the Capacity of the Enchanté Network, Canada's Largest Network of 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations

Agreement Number:

SO230108

Agreement Value:

$476,618.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 28-month project, The Enchanté Network will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the Enchanté Network’s capacity to be financially sustainable by developing a sustainability plan, assessing current funding sources and identifying potential new funding sources. The Enchanté Network will model best practices through the development of staff skills and knowledge in government relations and advocacy. The organization will leverage the Enchanté Network’s over 200-member organization Network to drive systemic change by establishing a Rainbow Budget Coalition and advancing public policy recommendations relevant to 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The project will also develop a government relations strategy public policy engagement plan, the key activities will be evaluated and measured through an impact framework.

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:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00045

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

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.