Everyone in Canada deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation. Yet too often, 2SLGBTQI+ communities still face discrimination, harassment, and hate.
Today, on Pink Shirt Day, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched a call for proposals under the Government of Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund.
Through this call for proposals, up to $25 million is available to support 2SLGBTQI+ communities across the country. The funding will enable 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to support community-informed initiatives that address barriers to equality. This includes projects that facilitate systemic change as well as the development of knowledge, tools, and support for the community.
The 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund is part of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which takes a holistic approach to addressing the substantial and persisting inequities faced by 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and communities. The Plan builds on past actions by the Government of Canada to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people.
