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Title:

Advancing Gender Equity in STEM

Agreement Number:

WP240267

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 14-month project, Actua will counteract the root barriers to gender equality in STEM. This will be achieved by gathering current data and information on the persistent barriers to gender equality in STEM; taking action to change gender norms and attitudes within STEM learning environments through teacher and instructor training; increasing action-based collaboration across the Actua network; and, advancing the national dialogue on gender equity in STEM.

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 5M5

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q4-00012

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Actua

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.