Vancouver Status of Women

Vancouver Status of Women's ongoing work focuses on feminist community building with women and gender diverse peoples towards equity in social political and economic spheres. The Coordinating Collective provides ongoing support to individual women and other organizations from systematically marginalized communities through our Community Action Grants. Vancouver Status of Women's key focus is our Community Action Grant program launched in 2022. It is an annual grant program designed to assist grassroots community initiatives. By investing in the community VSW hopes to continue their legacy of transformation towards a more equitable future. These grants are available to any women or gender diverse person seeking funding for a project/initiative that will benefit community in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. This grant is designed specifically for grassroots projects small businesses and community organizations led by individuals or small groups that are underserved by mainstream grants and wealth distribution. Those with underrepresented and marginalized positionalities are encouraged to self-identify in their application.