Title:
Community Outreach, Engagement and Board Development for the Pride Society of the Comox Valley
Agreement Number:
SO230076
Agreement Value:
$165,850.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 42-month project, the Pride Society of the Comox Valley (PSCV) will increase the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address accessibility gaps in services and barriers for seniors, low-income, and people experiencing homelessness. It will also address the need for community consultation to determine program and resource development. The project will be a path towards connecting the existing informal networks within the 2SLGBTQI+ community with the result of increased visibility, less isolation, and greater capacity for advocacy, education and action. The project will include hiring a part-time coordinator on a 2-year contract to facilitate strategic planning, community engagement with the local 2SLGBTQI+ community and PSCV members, and developing resources for outreach, advocacy and education.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Pride Society of the Comox Valley will improve organizational financial management, conduct community collaboration for guide and toolkit development, develop an advocacy strategy, and conduct evaluation of the organization's advocacy strategy. Through this they will advance gender equality.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
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.
Location:
Courtenay, British Columbia, CA V9N 1N5
Reference Number:
001-2023-2024-Q3-00001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Amendment Date
Apr 24, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Pride Society of the Comox Valley
Program:
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Purpose:
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.