Title:
Centering LGBTQI+ Newcomers in Leadership Development / Impliquer les personnes LGBTQI+ nouvellement arrivées dans le développement du leadership
Agreement Number:
SO230385
Agreement Value:
$267,705.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 36-month project, Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) will build stronger capacity of 2SLGTBQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGTBQI+ equality. The project will address the need for LGBTQI+ newcomer involvement and leadership with respect to planning, development of policies, and programming, which will enable RRANS to become more representative of its community. This will be achieved by strengthening organizational governance, human resources and leadership policies, as well as establishing a mentorship structure.
With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) will develop and implement a multi-year fund development strategy, strengthen donor stewardship and grant management systems, and formalize governance and leadership continuity protocols. Through these activities, RRANS will further advance Gender Equality by strengthening its organizational capacity to sustainably manage resources, secure funding from multiple sources, improve governance effectiveness, and ensure leadership continuity in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in the region.
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 1S6
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00019
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:
Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia
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.