The Prince George Community Foundation has pledged $45,000 to local organizations working to support women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals working towards a future grounded in equity, inclusion, and justice.
The Fund is part of a partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, funded through the Government of Canada.
The Prince George Community Foundation is one of a few local community foundations across Canada that are taking part.
Qualified charities in Prince George can apply for up to $40,000 in funding, while the remaining $5,000 will be disbursed through the South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation in 100 Mile House.
“To ensure a just recovery and a more inclusive future, it is more pressing than ever to invest in women, girls, Two-Spirit people and gender-diverse people. We’re pleased to be taking part in this funding initiative as we help to advance equality in our community,” said Mindy Stroet, Director of Development, with the PGCF.
The Fund for Gender Equality is part of a five-year initiative to advance gender equality in Canada, led by a collaboration between participating community foundations, Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund, with support from the Government of Canada.
From November 3 to 30, the PGCF will begin accepting applications for funding from organizations at the “heart” of the women’s movement, with a focus on organizations that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to empowering women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people through their mission, activities, or partnerships.
Grants can be used to pilot new initiatives, address long-standing community needs, or to support a just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The initiatives themselves may touch on a wide range of areas that are affected by gender equality, including food insecurity, income inequality, racial injustice, and domestic violence.
In particular, the Fund will prioritize initiatives and organizations that are ‘self-led’—those that are led by the same groups that they focus on serving.
Applications will be reviewed in December and it is expected that funding will be issued in January 2021.
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