Sudbury Action Centre for Youth - OM for/pour Transgender Social Support Services Inc

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund

Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation

Amount awarded$400,000

Duration48 months

Year2016-2017

Location served

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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Sudbury

Population servedLesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law

Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities, Parents or guardians of young people

DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a grant of $400,000 over 48 months to assist transgender youth in accessing services in their communities. It will provide training to youth-serving organizations, teachers, and schools in transgender sensitivity, making Northeastern Ontario communities safer for transgender youth.

Grant resultYouth know about and easily navigate resources and opportunities in their communities

Grant statusClosed