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Title:

CANVAS Arts Action Programs’ Capacity Building Project to Increase Access to 2SLGBTQI+ Education

Agreement Number:

SO230053

Agreement Value:

$410,613.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 29-month project, Canvas Arts Action Programs will increase their capacity to meet the demand for 2SLGBTQI+ programming and, ultimately, deliver on their mission of advancing 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in Ontario’s schools, summer camps, community settings, and workplaces. First, this project will address Canvas’ need for a new staffing model that accounts for the barriers faced by early-career 2SLGBTQI+ youth and works towards higher 2SLGBTQI+ staff retention levels through establishing a workplace mentorship program. Second, this project will address Canvas’ need for diversified and ongoing funding through the hiring of a development coordinator and the development of a sustainable fundraising strategy. Activities will be evaluated throughout the duration of the project.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M6G 4C7

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00089

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

CANVAS Arts Action Programs

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.