Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Removing Barriers to Economic Participation and Security for Black Girls and Women in Ontario
Agreement Number:
WP230419
Agreement Value:
$586,656.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This 20-month project, expanding the “Providing Culturally Relevant and Responsive Career Pathways for Black Women in Ontario” regional initiative, aims to enhance the economic participation, security, and prosperity of Black girls and women in Ontario’s education system and labor force. Specifically, Future Black Female (FBF) will tackle systemic barriers that impede Black women aged 16 to 22 from succeeding in high school, entering post-secondary education, and securing prosperous employment. FBF will mobilize community partners, businesses, and enterprises to address these barriers and improve economic security. By facilitating knowledge exchange and translation, FBF will advocate for significant change through stakeholder and employer-focused workshops in sectors where Black women are under-represented. Additionally, FBF will provide tools, resources, and spaces for Black girls and women to drive systemic change as community advocates. Black-focused Affinity Groups and Clubs in educational institutions will set goals to promote culturally relevant care and leadership opportunities. FBF will also foster ongoing collaborations with community and corporate organizations to mitigate barriers to the economic security and prosperity of Black women in Ontario.
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:
St Catharines, Ontario, CA L2R 7E8
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00159
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
11399527 CANADA SOCIETY (O/A Future Black Female)
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.