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Title:

Partnership with the STEM sector to break barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth

Agreement Number:

WP240261

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 20, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 14-month systemic change project, The Canadian Association for Girls and Science (CAGIS) will help advance the economic security and prosperity of girls and gender-diverse youth in the ON, Prairies, and Pacific Regions. This will be achieved by breaking barriers for them to entering STEM occupations which are among the highest-paid and fastest-growing in the country. The project activities will follow evidence-based methods, focusing on partnership development and training within the STEM sector, applying this knowledge to build opportunities for CAGIS youth, and include follow-up to encourage continued work within CAGIS and beyond.

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:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5N 6A4

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q4-00021

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS)

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.