CGLCC - Training
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Expertise to engage LGBT+ communities
CGLCC - Training at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : May 12, 2021
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Canada
- Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Program status
Open
Overview of the CGLCC - Training program
Get access to courses and workshops to learn how to engage with your LGBT+ employees, business opportunities or customers.
Eligible projects & activities
The CGLCC Training program provides workshops aimed at enhancing 2S2SLGBTQI+ diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These sessions are designed to educate employees and management on fostering an inclusive environment, using appropriate terminology, and creating supportive policies.
- Workforce Session: A 90-minute session focused on starting conversations about 2S2SLGBTQI+ diversity and inclusion with the broader workforce, including discussions on terminology, gender diversity, pronouns, and allyship.
- Management Session: A 90-minute session tailored for management, providing an overview of relevant language, gender diversity, workplace experiences of 2S2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and policies to enhance inclusion.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,700
Inclusion training for employees at a graphic design studio, including materials and consultation
$ 3,000
Sessions on 2S2SLGBTQI+ inclusion for healthcare providers at a local clinic
$ 4,000
Training sessions on 2S2SLGBTQI+ inclusion for workforce at a tech company
$ 3,500
Diversity and inclusion training for the management team of a local restaurant chain
$ 4,500
Comprehensive 2S2SLGBTQI+ inclusion program for employees at a manufacturing firm
$ 3,500
Workshop series on 2S2SLGBTQI+ inclusion for management at a local cooperative
Eligibility criteria of the CGLCC - Training program
Eligibility criteria for this grant are not yet specified.
Eligible expenses
The grant aims to support the advancement of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusivity through educational workshops and training sessions within organizations. The eligible activities focus on enhancing understanding, inclusion, and allyship in workplace environments.
- Organizing workforce sessions to discuss 2SLGBTQI+ diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Facilitating management sessions aimed at supporting leadership in implementing inclusive policies and practices.
- Conducting discussions about gender diversity and the use of inclusive pronouns.
- Providing training on allyship principles for the broader workforce.
- Offering strategies for management to begin or enhance diversity and inclusion journeys.
Eligibility criteria of the CGLCC - Training program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Relevance of the project to the goals of the grant
- Demonstrated need for the grant funding
- Clarity and feasibility of the project plan
- Credentials and experience of the applicant
- Potential impact and sustainability of the project
How to apply to the CGLCC - Training program
1
Visit the CGLCC website
2
Select the training program or workshop you are interested in
3
Contact Spencer at spencer@cglcc.ca to schedule a workshop or for more information
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Workshops and sessions can be tailored specifically to align with your organization's diversity and inclusion goals.
- Sessions are designed to facilitate open conversations and enhance understanding around 2S2SLGBTQI+ issues in the workplace.
Contact Government of Canada
connor.mckiggan@cglcc.ca
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