IWSO - OM for/pour BLKGURL_

IWSO - OM for/pour BLKGURL_

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$449,500
Duration36 months
Year2025-2026
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedBlack Youth, Racialized youth ,Newcomer youth, Francophone youth, Two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) youth, Girls and/or women, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth living with mental health needs and/or addictions between the ages of 12 to 29
Age group15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth living with mental health needs and/or addictions
Description Delivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $449,500 grant over 3 years to host a mix of biweekly programming and larger yearly events to create a resilient and connected community for Black gender-marginalized girls, young women and queer youth in Ottawa.
Grant resultEmpowering girls and young women to lead, including women's economic empowerment initiatives
Grant statusActive