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Anti-Racism Grant
Supports community anti-racism initiatives across Alberta
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 5, 2026Latest change: The 2026-2027 guidelines add new project timing, outcome, eligibility, and application requirements for the Anti-Racism Grant.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 5, 2026
Latest change: The 2026-2027 guidelines add new project timing, outcome, eligibility, and application requirements for the Anti-Racism Grant.
Anti-Racism Grant guidelines updated
The 2026-2027 Alberta Anti-Racism Grant guidelines now specify that eligible projects must start on or after April 1, 2027 and be completed by March 31, 2028. They also add new eligibility and selection details, including a requirement that projects include measurable outcomes and an educational component, that applicants receiving Alberta funding be up to date on reporting, and that priority funding applies to organizations with annual operating budgets under $100,000. The application instructions now spell out the required online application, budget template, digital signature, Application for Electronic Payment form, and recent direct-deposit or void-cheque documentation. The guidelines also newly describe eligible and ineligible cost categories, including up to 15% administrative costs and up to 15% budget transfers without prior approval.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations under an Act of the Alberta legislature or the Parliament of Canada, including ethnocultural, multicultural and faith-based organizations
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Overview
Alberta’s Anti-Racism Grant Program supports Alberta community organizations delivering anti-racism initiatives across Alberta. It offers two funding streams, up to $5,000 for Stream 1 and a maximum of $10,000 for Stream 2, for projects that combat discrimination, address systemic racism, and increase public education.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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
- Online Grant Application Form
- Online Budget Template
- Most recent financial statement (audited or unaudited) or Council/Board Resolution signed by authorized representative(s)
- Application for Electronic Payment form
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations under an Act of the Alberta legislature or the Parliament of Canada, including ethnocultural, multicultural and faith-based organizations
- Indigenous governments, tribal councils, band councils, settlements, and not-for-profit Indigenous organizations
- Community development organizations
- Arms-length municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations, for-profit organizations or corporations, and public sector entities may apply in partnership with an Indigenous and/or ethnocultural organization
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete accounting/reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by Arts, Culture and Status of Women.
- Municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations (for example, libraries), except in the case of partnership noted above.
- For-profit organizations/corporations.
- Public sector entities (for example, public post-secondary institutions, schools, school boards, hospitals, health authorities, etc.), except in the case of partnerships noted above.
- Federal and provincial crown corporations; federal, provincial, or municipal governments; political parties; and individuals.
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)
Selection criteria
- Organizations that best meet the guideline criteria.
- Projects submitted by applicants with an annual operating budget of less than $100,000.
- Projects submitted by Indigenous or ethnocultural serving organizations.
- New projects or an expansion/new phase of an existing project.
How to apply
- Create an Alberta.ca Account for Organizations.
- Sign in to the Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grant Portal.
- Complete and submit the online application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications received by the submission deadline will be screened for eligibility and referred for further evaluation and recommendation for funding.
- Applicants will receive written notification of the results of their application.
- Decisions are final and no appeals will be considered.
- Successful applicants will receive complete reporting requirements in Schedule C of the Grant Agreement.
- Project outcomes and financial reporting is due within sixty days of project completion.
Additional information
- Eligible organizations with more than one idea may only submit one application per program intake.
- Successful applicants will be awarded funding for one project across all streams per intake.
- For partnership projects, applicants may only be the main applicant on one application but may be listed as a partner or contributor to a separate, unrelated project.
- Unsuccessful applications may be re-submitted in future intakes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-Racism Grant Program
What is the Anti-Racism Grant?
Alberta’s Anti-Racism Grant Program supports Alberta community organizations delivering anti-racism initiatives across Alberta. It offers two funding streams, up to $5,000 for Stream 1 and a maximum of $10,000 for Stream 2, for projects that combat discrimination, address systemic racism, and increase public education.
How much funding can be received?
Anti-Racism Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Anti-Racism Grant program?
To be eligible for the Anti-Racism Grant program, you must:
Be an Alberta organization that is a legal entity incorporated or registered for at least one year, has an Alberta-based address, and operates in Alberta
Submit a project that meets one or more program outcomes and can be measured against them
Take place in Alberta, benefit Albertans, and start on or after the program application date within the project timeframe guidelines
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 or by phone at 780-427-7722.
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