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Title:

Improving Efficiency, Growth Capacity, and Sustainability of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS)

Agreement Number:

NA18489

Agreement Value:

$548,804.00

Agreement Date:

May 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 47-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the Canadian Association for Girls in Science to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Supported activities will include the creation of automated membership systems, websites, and volunteer training videos for increased efficiency and reduced administrative burdens. The organization’s financial sustainability will in turn be strengthened through the creation of a Board of Champions to raise its profile and connect the Association with new funders, and the piloting of promotional strategies by chapters to attract new paid members and supporters. Together these activities will enable the expansion of chapters to new cities.

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:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5N 6A4

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q2-013

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS)

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.