Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Stronger Foundations for Sustainable Change
Agreement Number:
WP240089
Agreement Value:
$153,089.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, Ornaments of Grace and Virtue International Organization will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address gaps and needs in areas including policy, stakeholder engagement, environmental scanning, mission and vision alignment, data collection and analysis, donor engagement; diversity and inclusion; and gender-sensitive communication. This will help the organization overcome barriers such as resistance to change, lack of knowledge and expertise, and communication challenges. The project will include a needs assessment; training workshops on capacity building subjects; stakeholder consultations and engagement; updating governance policies, procedures, and plans; and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the project activities.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Ornaments of Grace and Virtue International will A) Strengthen Capacity Through System Implementation and Training; B) Update and Implement Financial and Donor Stewardship Policies; and C) Strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation, and Organizational Sustainability. 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:
Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5L 1G3
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00081
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
Jun 9, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ornaments of Grace and Virtue International
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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