Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Equality on Boards
Agreement Number:
WP230451
Agreement Value:
$1,542,537.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 6, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 19-month systemic change project, Fora: Network for Change will scale the reach and impact of the Rise on Boards project, to advance the representation of young women in pivotal leadership and decision-making roles. The scale out of Rise on Boards will introduce this project to French-speaking official language minority communities and extend to new locations across Canada. To do so, the project will undertake in-depth original research, influential thought leadership, forge strategic partnerships with provincial and federal non-profit networks and organize board equality events and workshops. The board equality resources will be adopted into existing non-profit hubs, ensuring a sustained impact on leadership diversity, increasing young women’s representation as leaders and decision-makers, and the realization of youth gender equality across Canada.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 2Y4
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fora: Network for Change
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.