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Anti-racism Grants Program
Funding for anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton through five streams. It supports community groups and not-for-profit organizations for projects such as community activation, research, capacity building, and digital storytelling.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
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
- Community projects and initiatives that address racism
- Projects and events led by and for young people and seniors
- Community-based research on local racism-related issues
- Capacity-building, healing and reconciliation, and anti-racism innovation
- Digital media storytelling projects 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
Official resources
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 specific to the initiative
- Honorariums
- Program and project materials and supplies
- Printing and communications
- Training, travel within Edmonton, evaluation, and short-term space rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cultural Events and Festivals
- Time and labour provided towards preparation of funding applications, including costs for fundraising campaigns and websites for fundraising purposes
- Capital costs and expenditures above approved operating costs for the program
- Food and beverage, in excess of 25% of the budget
- Bank and financing-related charges
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton, Alberta
Selection criteria
- Projects that encourage connections between different cultures and generations will be prioritized.
- Higher priority will be given to projects facilitated by organizations that are BIPOC-led or have partner organizations from other diverse communities involved in development, delivery, and follow-up.
- Higher priority will also be given to organizations with an operating budget under $250,000 per year and no prior City of Edmonton funding.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guide and eligibility requirements
- Read the grant guide and definitions.
- Choose the stream that best matches your initiative.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the required application information.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the online application
- Send the application through the City of Edmonton process.
- Ensure all required attachments are included.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Applications are assessed after submission.
- Applicants are notified after the review process.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-racism Grants Program Program
What is the Anti-racism Grants Program?
This program provides funding for anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton through five streams. It supports community groups and not-for-profit organizations for projects such as community activation, research, capacity building, and digital storytelling.
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
Must fit a program funding stream
Grassroots groups may apply with a fiscal agent
What expenses are eligible under Anti-racism Grants Program?
Community projects and initiatives that address racism
Projects and events led by and for young people and seniors
Community-based research on local racism-related issues
Capacity-building, healing and reconciliation, and anti-racism innovation
Digital media storytelling projects about racism
Who can I contact for more information about the Anti-racism Grants Program?
You can contact City of Edmonton by email at grants@edmonton.ca or by phone at 780-496-4933.
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