Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 to support anti-racism work in Edmonton. It funds community projects, research, capacity-building, events, and digital storytelling initiatives.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Anti-racism community projects and initiatives
- Projects and events for youth and seniors
- Community-based research on racism-related local issues
- Capacity-building, healing, reconciliation, and anti-racism innovation
- Digital storytelling and media projects that change narratives about racism
Documents Needed
- Completed budget template
- Certificate of incorporation or annual proof of filing
- Most recent AGM minutes
- Most recent signed year-end financial statements
- Bank statement and bank reconciliation, if internally reviewed statements are used
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local community organizations based in Edmonton
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Grassroots organizations with a fiscal agent
- Registered organizations in good standing
Who is not eligible
- Municipal departments and other government organizations
- For-profit organizations and enterprises
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete City of Edmonton grant reporting
Eligible expenses
- Staffing costs related to the initiative
- Honorariums, materials, printing, communications, and training
- Travel within Edmonton, evaluation, insurance, and short-term space rental
- Food expenses, up to 25% of the budget
- Administrative costs and fees, up to 15% of total project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events and festivals
- Application preparation, fundraising, and fundraising websites
- Endowments, donations, bursaries, donor recognition, and gifts
- Costs incurred before the application was received or approved
- Capital upgrades, renovations, construction, debt reduction, and loan interest
- Administrative costs above 15% of total project costs
- Direct government lobbying or partisan political activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton, Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed against program criteria.
- Incomplete applications are not reviewed.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after the review process.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement or letter before payment.
- Final reporting is required after the project ends.
Additional information
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Successful applicants must complete final reporting after the project ends.
- Projects must be completed within one year of receiving the grant.
- Funding decisions consider assessment scores and sound financial processes.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-racism Grants Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Anti-racism Grants Program. 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 Grants Program?
This program provides up to $50,000 to support anti-racism work in Edmonton. It funds community projects, research, capacity-building, events, and digital storytelling initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Anti-racism Grants Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Anti-racism Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Anti-racism Grants Program program, you must:
Anti-racism project focus
Aligned with program outcomes
Edmonton-based organization or fiscal agent
What expenses are eligible under Anti-racism Grants Program?
Anti-racism community projects and initiatives
Projects and events for youth and seniors
Community-based research on racism-related local issues
Capacity-building, healing, reconciliation, and anti-racism innovation
Digital storytelling and media projects that change narratives about racism
Where is the Anti-racism Grants Program available?
The Anti-racism Grants Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Anti-racism Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Anti-racism Grants Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Anti-racism Grants Program?
Anti-racism Grants Program is funded by City of Edmonton