Title:
Collaboration , learning and capacity for Queer Anglophones Seniors in Montreal
Agreement Number:
SO230031
Agreement Value:
$406,546.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Throughout this 41-month project, Gay and Grey Montreal will build stronger internal capacity in order to develop 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality.
It will address the issues of ageism, isolation, homophobia ∕transphobia∕ lesbophobia, access to responsive health and social services care, all affecting the ability of the 50+ anglophone queer individuals in Montreal and area to live fully and with dignity.
The project will include the development of a strategic action plan, a gender-based analysis informed human resources policy, a funding strategy plan and a partnership with key researchers and allied organizations for data analysis and planning.
With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Gay and Grey Montreal will develop financial strategies for capacity, increase membership and community engagement, engage with francophone LGBTQ organizations and optimize the use of technology for the organization. Through this they will 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:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3W 3E5
Reference Number:
001-2023-2024-Q3-00108
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 7, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Gai et Gris Montréal
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.