I Can See Queerly Now Personal Development Fund
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Coal and Canary candle company is an LGBTQ+ and ally owned company. We recognize the under-representation of the LGBTQ+ community and want to promote individuals who want to build a strong foundation for their future.
This grant is intended to be a helping hand for someone who strives to improve their life skills so they can live more independently. This money can be used towards tuition, online courses, a business investment, or you simply need childcare while you’re in school.
Our Goal: To provide support and create a positive impact on the LGBTQ2S+ community.
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LGBTQ2S+ community member.
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Canadian citizen.
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Committed to improving your employment opportunities by gaining a certification, qualification, or investing in a business to increase your capacity to support yourself.
Application Deadline: September 3, 2019
Award: $1000 + funds raised throughout the summer through the sales of “I Can See Queerly Now” candle.
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Coal and Canary will decide the winner by September 10. Only the winner will be notified.
If awarded “I Can See Queerly Now Personal Development Fund,” I give permission to Coal and Canary Candle Company to share my photo and biography on their social media channels and website.
Upon completion of the project, I will submit a short post-event report with details of my experience that may be published on the Coal and Canary website.
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Grants will not be provided on a retroactive basis.
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Funds must be spent on the project requested in the application.
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All grant applications must be submitted electronically through the Coal and Canary website.