Grants and Contributions:

Capacity Building for Canadian Pride Organizations

SO190166

$855,500.00

Aug 30, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

This 43-month project will address organizational capacity needs to strengthen the organization’s foundational structure and network to support the growth and capacity of Pride organizations across the country by engaging them in an asset mapping exercise, developing and launching a 5-year strategic plan, implementing a micro-granting program for small and medium Pride organizations, and providing members with capacity-building support services. Second Phase : The additional funding of $400,000 will allow for the continued expansion of the organization and provision of supports and services to Pride members, including micro-granting, a national conference and national Pride event, access to a human resources management online platform, and fundraising and grant-writing workshops. The organization will also join forces with The Enchanté Network and The 2 Spirits in Motion Foundation to development joint policies, procedures and capacity-building programming, thereby strengthening the infrastructure of LGBTQ2 organizations across the country. Third Phase: The additional funding of $30,500 will be used to hire specialists and professionals who will help make the AGM and the 2022 Annual Gathering more accessible, visible, and impactful, and thus reach more participants. A consultant will be hired to undertake an anti-racism audit to build a better understanding of how racism may be unknowingly perpetuated through the organization and develop the capacity of the board and team. This audit will be used to provide a strong framework on what needs to be implemented within the organization and to develop future anti-racism projects. Fourth Phase: This one-year extension and additional funding of $175,000 will contribute to further strengthen and stabilize the organization by hiring and maintaining its first Executive Director, developing HR policies, supporting its four leadership councils and providing a smooth transition for the organization to move from a working board to a governance board. On the external side, this will support FCP’s work with its membership and the national network of 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations to ensure they can access services, develop their capacities and become more resilient. Finally, pride organizations and those that are marginalized within the movement will be engaged and best practices will be shared between prides with the aim to reduce discrimination and barriers by changing norms, attitudes and behaviors.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

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.

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6Z 2T1

GC-2019-2020-Q2-163

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Increase of agreement value & change of end date

Apr 27, 2022

Fierté Canada Pride (FCP)

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

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.