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Anti-Racism Grant
Supports anti-racism community initiatives through public education
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $10,000 to support Alberta community organizations delivering anti-racism initiatives. Funding supports projects that combat discrimination and systemic racism through public education and activities aligned with the program’s outcomes and objectives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that combat discrimination and address systemic racism through public education.
- Projects that enable Albertans to recognize and value cultural differences and heritage.
- Capacity-building initiatives that help community organizations support anti-racism projects.
- Projects supporting racialized communities’ participation in the community (for example, mentorship or navigation supports), where aligned to program outcomes.
- Projects that support open and honest conversations about racism and microaggressions, aligned to program outcomes.
Documents Needed
- Completed online grant application form (digitally signed by an authorized representative)
- Completed budget template
- Most recent financial statement (audited or unaudited) or Council/Board Resolution
- Application for Electronic Payment Form with direct deposit/void cheque information
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (including ethnocultural, multicultural, and faith-based organizations)
- Indigenous governments, tribal councils, band councils, settlements, and not-for-profit Indigenous organizations
- Community development organizations
- For-profit organizations (only as primary applicant in partnership with an Indigenous and/or ethnocultural organization)
- Public sector entities and arms-length municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations (only as primary applicant in partnership with an Indigenous and/or ethnocultural organization)
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Political parties
- Federal or provincial crown corporations (applying for individual projects)
- Federal, provincial, or municipal governments (applying for individual projects)
- For-profit organizations, public sector entities, and arms-length municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations applying without an eligible Indigenous and/or ethnocultural partner
Eligible expenses
- Direct project delivery costs
- Costs to address barriers to accessing project activities
- Administrative costs (up to 15% of the grant budget)
- In-kind costs (if applicable)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for preparing funding applications or fundraising (including fundraising campaigns and fundraising websites)
- Expenses incurred and paid prior to application submission and the project start date
- Capital purchases and facility upgrades, renovations, or construction
- Government lobbying or political activism
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications received by the deadline are screened for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are referred for further evaluation and a funding recommendation.
- Applicants receive written notification of the decision (for 2025–26, decisions were to be communicated by April 15, 2026).
- If approved, program staff establish a grant agreement with the successful applicant.
- All decisions are final; no appeals are considered.
Additional information
- One application per organization per intake; one project funded per intake (across all streams).
- Successful applicants must publicly acknowledge Government of Alberta funding (for example, using the Government of Alberta logo and recognizing funding in communications).
- Projects must be completed by March 31, 2027; final outcomes and financial reporting is due within 60 days of project completion.
- Applications for the 2025–26 intake closed December 19, 2025 (5 pm MST).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-Racism Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Anti-Racism Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Anti-Racism Grant?
Provides up to $10,000 to support Alberta community organizations delivering anti-racism initiatives. Funding supports projects that combat discrimination and systemic racism through public education and activities aligned with the program’s outcomes and objectives.
How much funding can be received?
Anti-Racism Grant Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Anti-Racism Grant program?
To be eligible for the Anti-Racism Grant program, you must:
Alberta-based eligible organization
Project in Alberta benefiting Albertans
Project runs Apr 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027
What expenses are eligible under Anti-Racism Grant?
Initiatives that combat discrimination and address systemic racism through public education.
Projects that enable Albertans to recognize and value cultural differences and heritage.
Capacity-building initiatives that help community organizations support anti-racism projects.
Projects supporting racialized communities’ participation in the community (for example, mentorship or navigation supports), where aligned to program outcomes.
Projects that support open and honest conversations about racism and microaggressions, aligned to program outcomes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Anti-Racism Grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at goa.margrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Anti-Racism Grant available?
The Anti-Racism Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Anti-Racism Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Anti-Racism Grant is a Grant and Funding