Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Training, demystification and empowerment project for the respect and inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ francophones in Ontario
Agreement Number:
SO240231
Agreement Value:
$1,099,549.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 28-month project, FrancoQueer will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by (1) undertaking a community-based research on the root causes of hate towards 2SLGBTQIA+ people, the methods used to spread it, and the needs of service providers in targeted sectors (health, education, media) to address it; (2) developing the skills of service providers offering services in French in Ontario to ensure the delivery of inclusive services to francophone 2SLGBTQIA+ folks; (3) demystifying misinformation and prejudice among the general public and strengthening the capacity of francophone 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Ontario to assert their rights; and (4) conducting a project evaluation.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 1Y5
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Decrease of agreement value
Amendment Date
Apr 2, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
FrancoQueer
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.
Amendments: