Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Women in agriculture
Agreement Number:
WP230545
Agreement Value:
$547,250.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 32-month systemic change project, L’Union culturelle des Franco-Ontariennes will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers experienced by francophone women within Ontario's agricultural sector. This will be done by conducting consultations on their experiences and the barriers they face; by creating a digital platform and mentoring system to promote Francophone women's leadership and decision-making power; and by training lenders in the region in GBA+ to reduce barriers to obtaining financing for Francophone women. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
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:
Alfred, Ontario, CA K0B 1A0
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00095
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
L'Union culturelle des Franco-Ontariennes
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.