Grants and Contributions:
Title:
National expansion of the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Agreement Number:
NA18981
Agreement Value:
$574,549.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
This 48-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the organization to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Activities will focus particularly on building capacity and strategic planning for national expansion and enhanced national advocacy, including through research and partnership building with businesswomen, service providers, and other stakeholders invested in advancing women’s economic prosperity through entrepreneurship. Operational policies and procedures, along with marketing, communications and training resources will be created and tested through the pilot expansion of chapters, while sustainable funding will be built through strategic partnerships and the implementation of other fundraising approaches.
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 M5E 1W7
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q1-060
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce
Program:
Department for Women and Gender Equality
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.