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Grant programResilient Communities Fund

Grant typeResilient Communities Fund

Amount awarded$186,900

Duration24 months

Year2023-2024

Location served

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Toronto

Population servedPeople living with mental health challenges/ addiction

Age groupYouth (13-24)

DescriptionOur organization, with a $186,900 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will build its resilience and sustainability by centering anti-Black racism in our systems and policies to create a fair and equitable workplace for our Black staff.

Grant resultDevelop and implement medium to long-term plans to address new organizational needs related to COVID-19 and/or prepare for change such as: revenue generation, strategic planning, research and development, and resource, knowledge and data sharing. (e.g., Organizational training and coaching, strategic planning and implementation, operational planning, reopening planning, develop fundraising plans, strategic planning for mergers, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and social finance), Provide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to COVID-19. (e.g., Mental and physical health and wellbeing supports, peer learning, professional development, networking)

Grant statusActive