Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada has released a call for proposals.
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) works to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social and political life.
Context
Protecting rights and improving equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities has progressed. However, stigma and discrimination persist. This drives long-standing and ongoing inequities between 2SLGBTQI+ and non-2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada in many areas.
Objective
The objective of this call for proposals is to build the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance equality across Canada.
What is capacity-building?
Activities that build capacity are those that increase an organization’s ability to reach its goals. They improve skills, information, collaboration and tools. They also often improve an organization’s sustainability.
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- be Canadian organizations
- be not-for-profit organizations
- provide proof of incorporation or registration unless applying under Stream 2
- work primarily or entirely with 2SLGBTQI+ communities. To show this you must provide your mandate and describe your organization’s experience. No exceptions will be granted.
Ineligible applicants include:
- organizations that do not work primarily or entirely with 2SLGBTQI+ communities
These are some examples of mandates from organizations that work primarily or entirely with 2SLGBTQI+ communities:
- offer social, health, housing or cultural programs and services primarily for 2SLGBTQI+ communities
- create networks and share knowledge and training between 2SLGBTQI+ organizations
- increase access to services for trans and non-binary people
- provide resources and safe spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ people who are Indigenous, Black, or racialized
- organize 2SLGBTQI+ community celebrations
- promote the inclusion and well-being of gay and lesbian communities
- support 2SLGBTQI+ refugees
- build links between 2SLGBTQI+ communities and non-2SLGBTQI+ communities. The main goal is to remove barriers for 2SLGBTQ+ people
- provide HIV/AIDS prevention and education primarily for 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Click here to learn more about eligibility and application process.
Deadline to apply: May 9, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific time