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Grant: Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Gris-Québec

$119,646.00

Increase visibility and provide better support to partners

FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-19

Summary
Thanks to the additional funds and the 12-month extension granted at the beginning of 2026, GRIS-Québec will carry out the implementation of part of its strategic planning and the development of a decision tree intended to support referrals. These two new activities will, on the one hand, increase the public and social visibility of the organization by clarifying its role and strengthening its positioning in the region. On the other hand, the organization will improve its ability to effectively refer people seeking its support. By doing so, the organization will contribute further to the advancement of gender equality.
Program
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Recipient
Location
Québec, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-05-18
Agreement Number
SO250027
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-19
Agreement Title
Increase visibility and provide better support to partners
Agreement Title (French)
Rayonner et mieux accompagner
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$119,646.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Thanks to the additional funds and the 12-month extension granted at the beginning of 2026, GRIS-Québec will carry out the implementation of part of its strategic planning and the development of a decision tree intended to support referrals. These two new activities will, on the one hand, increase the public and social visibility of the organization by clarifying its role and strengthening its positioning in the region. On the other hand, the organization will improve its ability to effectively refer people seeking its support. By doing so, the organization will contribute further to the advancement of gender equality.
Description (French)
Grâce aux fonds supplémentaires et à la prolongation de 12 mois accordés en 2026, le GRIS-Québec réalisera la mise en œuvre d’une partie de sa planification stratégique et l’élaboration d’un arbre décisionnel destiné à soutenir le référencement. Ces deux nouvelles activités permettront, d’une part, d’accroître la visibilité publique et sociale de l’organisme en clarifiant son rôle et en renforçant son positionnement dans la région. D’autre part, elles amélioreront la capacité de l’organisation à orienter efficacement les personnes qui sollicitent son soutien. Ce faisant, l’organisme contribuera 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
Québec
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Gris-Québec
Recipient Postal Code
G1J 5B9
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
190-2026-2027-Q1-00014