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Title:

Creation of a governance body for the PR LGBTQ+ Allies Group

Agreement Number:

SO240245

Agreement Value:

$21,420.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 13, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 15-month project, the Groupe LGBTQ+ alliés de Prescott-Russell LGBTQ + Allies Group will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. In order to better support the 2SLGBTQI+ community and to become a reference organization for the 2SLGBTQI+ community in the Prescott-Russell region, the project will include incorporating the Group, which will help it create a solid foundation to carry out its mission and ensure its sustainability. The project will also include the development of internal and administrative policies, recruitment of Board members as well as governance and awareness training for Board members.

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:

Embrun, Ontario, CA K0A 1W1

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q4-00026

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Groupe LGBTQ+ alliés de Prescott-Russell LGBTQ + Allies Group

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.