Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

The objective of the Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (Equality for SSOGIE) Program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

The Equality for SSOGIE Program supports action and innovation by investing in initiatives and organizations that work to bring about equality in relation to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The program also responds to identified gaps as well as ongoing and emerging issues in advancing equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in Canada.

Funding is provided to eligible organizations for time-specific projects, including partnership building, capacity building, and applied community research.

Eligible organizations and activities are determined by the Program's funding criteria. Funding is not provided for ongoing activities, such as an organization's operations and administration. Also, as available funds are limited, not all qualified applicants may receive funding.

Learn more about funding for 2SLGBTQI+ communities under the Equality for SSOGIE Program

• 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund
• 2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund
• Access the Women and Gender Equality Canada funding portal
• Grants and Contributions: consult a list of projects funded through WAGE programs
• Women and Gender Equality Canada’s funding programs service standards
• Guidelines on eligible expenditures for Women and Gender Equality Canada funding programs
• External evaluation of a WAGE-funded project