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Title:

Sustaining a Thriving Sector: Capacity Building for National Women’s Organizations

Agreement Number:

WP250011

Agreement Value:

$14,542,700.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 2, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 14-month project, the Canadian Women’s Foundation will strengthen Canada’s movement for gender equality by identifying eligible national women’s organizations and providing resources to build their internal capacities in the following areas of capacity: Human resources management, development and sustainability of partnerships, strategic and operational planning, change management, sustainability of funding, build capacity to undertake advocacy and provide expertise, and resultsbased management and impact measurement. This will be achieved through the further distribution of funds to a minimum of thirty national women’s organizations, through a process co-designed with feminist leaders.

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4S 3E2

Reference Number:

190-2025-2026-Q4-00002

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Women’s Foundation

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.