Lambda Foundation: establishes Canada’s only national series of annual university scholarships in gay and lesbian studies. We produce popular Wilde About Sappho, Canada’s annual celebration of gay and lesbian literature, where audiences hear and meet outstanding authors.

Mission: Lambda Foundation advances public education in Equality Rights by establishing university scholarships in gay and lesbian studies and by publicly showcasing the achievements of Lambda Foundation scholars.

Mandate: Lambda Foundation is a Canadian federally-incorporated Charitable Organization dedicated to advancing education in Equality Rights. Lambda Foundation recognizes, honours, and rewards the work of people of high merit as worthy and instructive examples. Through its public programs Lambda Foundation features and welcomes individuals or groups building bridges of understanding of gays and lesbians with other equality-seeking groups and with Canadian Society at large.

Aim: To establish Lambda Scholarships at all universities where sufficient numbers of donors and supporters exist.

Lambda Foundation national scholarship series in gay and lesbian studies is unique in Canada. Individuals commemorate their loved ones and their own values through sums they leave to Lambda Foundation in their wills, by individual donations, and by purchasing tickets to Lambda Foundation events. Accomplishments of Lambda Foundation scholars are showcased during Lambda Foundation public events, including Wilde About Sappho.

Lambda Foundation negotiates the terms of each scholarship at each university, on behalf of donors. Lambda Foundation publicizes the availability of the awards, and their purposes, and maintains close contact with the universities. Biographical information on donors is welcome and is archived so that it can be recalled over the long life of the scholarship commemorative activity. Lambda Foundation will service and manage existing scholarships, whose purposes are consistent with our mandate.

Lambda Foundation's long-running "Wilde About Sappho" annual celebration of gay and lesbian literature is one of Canada's major literary events. Authors are chosen by committees searching for writing excellence, creativity and originality, diversity, regional representation, and gender balance. Advice and input to the committees are welcome.

History: Lambda Foundation was first incorporated in 1992 following years of local initiatives, including local literary readings, auctions, and other undertakings by Lambda business and professional volunteers, particularly in Ottawa. In January, 2003, Lambda Foundation became a registered Public Foundation. Donors contribute from everywhere. Sponsorships from arts organizations and positively-inclined community based businesses are welcome. Gifts in kind are also welcome and have been very helpful. To advance its mandate, Lambda Foundation maintains open, informative, non-partisan relationships with leaders at all levels of government. We are proud of our Honorary Patrons, who include several respected Canadian politicians of all stripes. We welcome volunteers, including tele-volunteers who may wish to contribute from home.

Current members of the Lambda Foundation Board and Executive are located in Montreal and Ottawa. No staff is employed and administrative costs are very low.