Grants and Contributions:

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Title:
S C A L E - SCWIST Connects, Advocates and Leverages Expertise - to Expand STEM Diversity for Economic Empowerment across Canada
Agreement Number:
NA18524
Agreement Value:
$997,853.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
This 46-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the organization to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the following activities: development of a 5-year strategic plan that addresses administrative processes; development of an HR management and board governance structure to incorporate diverse groups; and increased financial sustainability.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 3H7
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q1-112
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
SCWIST - Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
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.