Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Strengthening our coalition: a stronger foundation for Ontario Sexual Assault Centres and systemic change
Agreement Number:
WP240084
Agreement Value:
$391,680.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 33-month project, the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to move from a consultant to staff model of employment; identify human resources processes and policies that better reflect organizational values of equity, diversity, and inclusion; and enhance coalition cohesion at the organizational and member level. The project will include strengthening OCRCC as a workplace, strengthening OCRCC member participation, creating opportunities for coalition Board and staff to convene and inform future coalition planning, and building organizational capacity and related in-house resources through professional development and trainings.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres will build on learnings from Phase I by 1) developing an Advocacy Strategy for the Coalition, 2) developing a Sustainability and Funding Strategy; and 3) strengthening its governance by renewing and supporting the Executive’s leadership and engagement with member centres. 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:
London, Ontario, CA N6B 1L1
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00214
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
May 14, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC)
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.
Amendments: