Society of Queer Momentum (Momentum)

Published purpose

Through this 39-month project, Momentum will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQIA+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ equality. Central to its mandate, Momentum will build coalitions to improve advocacy on behalf of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. It will address gaps in collaboration in advocacy across the sector and across related sectors including feminism, education, and healthcare. The project will include annual strategic planning for the Momentum board, engagement with other national (and in some cases regional) 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations through a 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy Advisory Council and thematic working groups. Momentum’s Board of Directors and its 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy Advisory Council's meetings will foster collaborative networks and advocacy coherence. Each cross-sectoral working group will develop public education/advocacy campaigns addressing equality and inclusion issues within their respective sectors. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Society of Queer Momentum (Momentum) will subcontract a fundraising and outreach consultant, and hold a late Fall meeting of a new National peer and cross-sectoral collaboration forum, to strengthen relationships, enhance cooperation, and share knowledge and viewpoints across various sectors. Through these activities, Momentum will strengthen their capacity to further advance Gender Equality now and in the future.