Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) offers funding through grants and contributions (Gs&Cs) programs. — Women’s Program The Women’s Program supports time-limited projects that address systemic barriers to women’s equality in Canadian society. The objective of the Women's Program is to achieve the full participation of women in the economic, social, and democratic life of Canada through systemic change. Funding is provided to eligible organizations in support of projects at the local, regional, and national levels that address the following three priority areas: ▪Improving women's and girls' economic security and prosperity. ▪Encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles. ▪Ending violence against women and girls. — Gender-based Violence Program The Gender-based Violence (GBV) Program takes action under the second pillar of the "It's Time: Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence," which is "support for survivors and their families". The Strategy builds on current federal initiatives, coordinates existing programs, and lays the foundation for greater action on GBV. — Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression Program The objective of the Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SSOGIE) Program is to advance social, political, and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Funding is provided to eligible organizations for time-specific projects, including partnership building, capacity building, and applied community research.