Our Work

At Status of Women, the future we envision includes healthy relationships and equity, structures and systems that connect and support people, and communities where healing and well-being are prioritized. We respect that organizations and individuals working in community understand the needs, barriers, and solutions to preventing gender-based violence and supporting those experiencing it.

The Status of Women Office advances its vision of gender equity in Nova Scotia by: 

• Ensuring that women and their children are safe from gender-based violence;  
• Improving women’s economic security; and  
• Encouraging women to participate in leadership roles. 

Current Areas of Focus: 

• Invest in women’s centres and transition houses to support women experiencing gender-based violence. Through the Canada-Nova Scotia Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and Standing Together, investments are being made to increase service provider capacity to address and prevent gender-based violence, expand culturally responsive services, and address factors exacerbating gender-based violence.
• Cross-governmental work to address recommendations from the Mass Casualty Commission and the Desmond Fatality Inquiry, as well as investing in initiatives to prevent human trafficking and support survivors. Continued support for Indigenous-led approaches in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is a priority. This includes the recent opening of the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association Resilience Centre.
• Work to strengthen economic security for women and encourage their participation in leadership opportunities.

Funding Opportunities

The Nova Scotia Status of Women Office recognizes and values the expertise of community-based organizations and individuals, who are best positioned to understand local needs and barriers, and to identify solutions that prevent gender-based violence and support those affected by it. We also welcome projects that encourage women’s participation in leadership roles, and projects that strengthen women’s economic security.

Please complete the following application form for your funding request: Nova Scotia Status of Women Office Project Application: 2026 -2027 – Collaboration

Should you require any supports, please email women@novascotia.ca prior to completing the application.