Contribution: Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space
$151,817.00
Increasing Spectrum’s Capacity Through Fundraising and Development, and Training
FY 2023-24 · 2024-02-14
Summary
Through this 38-month project, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the gaps, needs and barriers in services that have been previously identified via surveys and program evaluations by SPECTRUM’s program participants (2SLGBTQIA+ people in their community). In particular, the need for improvement in the areas of equity, inclusion, and accessibility which include the need for increased accessibility both on-line and in-person; the need for a more robust donor database; and the development of tools to help break down barriers with the larger community. The project will include A) Improvements to Organizational Accessibility, B) Improvements to Organizational Fundraising and Development, C) Improvements to Organizational Capacity Through Training, and D) Storytelling to Challenge Queerphobia.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space will 1) Assess and strengthen revenue strategy and internal systems (including Rainbow Diversity Training) for long term sustainability; and 2) Lead inclusive community engagement to create SPECTRUM strategic plan. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.
Department
Program
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2024-02-14 | 2023-24 | $112,111.00 |
| 1 | 2024-02-14 | 2023-24 | $151,817.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Additional Information (French)
Augmentation de la valeur de l'accord, changement de la date de fin
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
SO230120
Agreement Start Date
2024-02-14
Agreement Title
Increasing Spectrum’s Capacity Through Fundraising and Development, and Training
Agreement Title (French)
Renforcer les capacités de Spectrum au moyen d’activités de levées de fonds, de perfectionnement et de formation
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$151,817.00
Amendment Date
2026-06-12
Amendment Number
1
Description
Through this 38-month project, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the gaps, needs and barriers in services that have been previously identified via surveys and program evaluations by SPECTRUM’s program participants (2SLGBTQIA+ people in their community). In particular, the need for improvement in the areas of equity, inclusion, and accessibility which include the need for increased accessibility both on-line and in-person; the need for a more robust donor database; and the development of tools to help break down barriers with the larger community. The project will include A) Improvements to Organizational Accessibility, B) Improvements to Organizational Fundraising and Development, C) Improvements to Organizational Capacity Through Training, and D) Storytelling to Challenge Queerphobia.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space will 1) Assess and strengthen revenue strategy and internal systems (including Rainbow Diversity Training) for long term sustainability; and 2) Lead inclusive community engagement to create SPECTRUM strategic plan. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.
Description (French)
Grâce à ce projet de 38 mois, le SPECTRUM Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space renforcera les capacités de réseaux et d’organismes communautaires 2ELGBTQI+ pour faire avancer l’égalité des personnes 2ELGBTQI+. Il viendra combler les lacunes, répondre aux besoins et surmonter les obstacles relatifs aux services qui ont été relevés précédemment dans le cadre de sondages et d’évaluations du programme par les personnes qui ont participé au programme de SPECTRUM (personnes 2ELGBTQI+ dans leur communauté). Plus précisément, il faut améliorer l’équité, l’inclusion et l’accessibilité, ce qui comprend une accessibilité accrue en ligne et en personne. Il faut aussi mettre en place une base de données plus complètes sur les personnes donneuses et élaborer des outils pour aider à surmonter les obstacles avec la communauté dans son ensemble. Le projet comprendra A) des améliorations à l’accessibilité organisationnelle, B) des améliorations à l’élaboration et à la réalisation de levées de fonds par l’organisme, C) des améliorations à la capacité organisationnelle au moyen de formations et D) des récits pour aider à contrer la queerphobie.
Grâce aux fonds supplémentaires et à la prolongation accordés au début de 2026, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space 1) évaluera et renforcera la stratégie de production du revenu et les systèmes internes (y compris la formation Rainbow Diversity) afin d’assurer la durabilité à long terme; et 2) dirigera la mobilisation communautaire inclusive pour élaborer le plan stratégique de SPECTRUM. Ce faisant, l’organisme contribuera à faire progresser davantage à l’avancement de l’égalité des genres.
Expected Results
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Expected Results (French)
Des partenariats et des collaborations sont mis en place ou améliorés pour appuyer le mouvement de la diversité sexuelle. Les organisations de la diversité sexuelle ont de meilleures connaissances et une capacité accrue pour faire avancer l’égalité en ce qui concerne le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle ainsi que l’identité et l’expression de genre.
Organization Code
wage
Organization
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Program Name
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de promotion de l’égalité des sexes, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité et de l’expression de genre
Program Purpose
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.
Program Purpose (French)
L'objectif du programme ESSOGIE est de faire progresser l'égalité sociale, politique et économique en ce qui concerne le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre.
Le programme encourage la progression vers une meilleure compréhension de l'intersection du sexe et du genre avec d'autres facteurs identitaires, notamment la race, l'origine nationale et ethnique, l'origine ou l'identité autochtone, l'âge, l'orientation sexuelle, la condition socio-économique, le lieu de résidence et le handicap.
Recipient City
Kitchener
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space
Recipient Postal Code
N2H 3X7
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
001-2023-2024-Q4-00024