Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Addressing Gender Bias in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador
Agreement Number:
WP230478
Agreement Value:
$419,780.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 3, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 33-month systemic change project, the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization for Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) will help advance women's economic security and prosperity and representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address gender bias in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador through increased participation of women entrepreneurs by improving access to mentorship and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs, reducing of gender bias in entrepreneurship-related policies and programs, and increasing economic growth and innovation driven by women entrepreneurs. 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:
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1N 4S9
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00208
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Decrease of agreement value
Amendment Date
Mar 10, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
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.
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