Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Agreement Number:

SO230050

Agreement Value:

$405,901.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 25, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 29-month project, Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address digital inequities among 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The project will include developing and implementing a strategic plan; consulting with the community to assess needs and gaps in ODLAN services; updating ODLAN’s communications strategy; creating an advocacy strategy; revising ODLAN’s fundraising strategy; and renewing ODLAN’s evaluation strategy.

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:

Thornhill, Ontario, CA L4J 2N2

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00101

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ontario Digital Literacy and Access 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.