Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Unlocking the power of women-led capital in Canada through improved systems, accessibility, and diversity engagement
Agreement Number:
WP240024
Agreement Value:
$427,405.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 9, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 20-month project, Women’s Equity Lab will build its capacity to advance gender equality by addressing the barriers to investment for Canadian women. The project will increase the capacity of the organization’s management team and will conduct a review of the accessibility and impact of their processes, policies, and guiding documents, among other resources. This will include conducting a strategic planning review, the implementation of new technologies and tools for better monitoring, collaboration and engagement, and training in the principles of angel investing for member investors at the core of the organization. Technologies and tools new to the organization will be further utilized to create a national database of women-led and women-focused companies and better manage the organization’s finances. The organization will implement a national communication strategy for all member groups. Women’s Equity Lab will improve and increase engagement and collaboration with underrepresented groups including OLMCs, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, newcomers, Black, and racialized groups. They will do so by building an accessible and bilingual website, participating in conferences catered to underrepresented groups who may seek investment opportunities for their companies or to become member investors, as well as seeking out other direct engagement opportunities for feedback on organizational messaging and strategies.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8S 3X3
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00081
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Women's Equity Lab
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.