Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empower Up - Building Capacity for Sustainability and Growth
Agreement Number:
WP240150
Agreement Value:
$182,752.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 32-month project, Saffron Centre Ltd will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will facilitate staff and board alignment on a new strategic plan which supports a vision toward safe communities free from sexual violence and it will address inefficient training systems within the organization. The project will include the development of a new five-year Strategic Plan and the creation of a new technology-based system for training all volunteers and employees. The new Strategic Plan will ensure the organization’s goals and activities align with its vision. The technology-based system for training employees and volunteers will facilitate an inclusive and consistent approach which is scalable, sustainable, and efficient.
With the supplemental funds and 12-month extension provided in early 2026, the Saffron Centre will update and finalize its policy framework, strengthen internal governance processes, draft and validate key governance and operational policies, and build staff and leadership capacity to implement them. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.
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:
Sherwood Park, Alberta, CA T8A 4C9
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00157
Agreement Type:
Grant
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:
Saffron Centre Ltd.
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.
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