Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Equality Now Initiative: Bridging Gaps for Black 2SLGBTQI+ Equality
Agreement Number:
SO240236
Agreement Value:
$366,527.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 27-month project, Black Pride YYC will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by developing and enhancing resource access for Black 2SLGBTQI+ individuals while centring the experiences of those in the community and amplifying Black Trans voices. The organization will look to combat discrimination and hate by identifying its root causes and developing and implementing anti-hate strategies. Black Pride YYC will also look to promote and celebrate the history of Black 2SLGBTQI+ by building an online archive and organizing a public exhibit to share Black 2SLGBTQI+ culture.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2R 1K8
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q4-00027
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Black Pride YYC
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.