Title:
Building capacity at the Pride Centre of Edmonton: Operationalizing growth and sustainability with 2SLGBTQIA+ people
Agreement Number:
SO230084
Agreement Value:
$178,442.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 41-month project, The Pride Centre of Edmonton (TPCE) will strengthen the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. By adopting anti-oppressive and anti-racist employment practices, fiscal planning, and implementing recommended strategies for operational development, it will ensure the organization’s growth and sustainability on the overall operating structure. The project will include an environmental scan, needs assessment, the development of an operational and action plan, an evaluation and risk framework to build and strengthen the TPCE’s operational capacity to help them meet the growing needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Alberta.
With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, The Pride Centre of Edmonton (TPCE) will undertake a comprehensive strengthening of its Human Resources systems through: a full organizational HR review and compliance scan; the development of updated, equity-informed HR policies, compensation frameworks, and hiring practices; and the implementation and coaching support required to include these improvements into daily operations and governance structures. Through this they will embed intersectional, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming practices into its workforce structures to further 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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5H 0L2
Reference Number:
001-2023-2024-Q3-00022
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 16, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Pride Centre of Edmonton
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.