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Anti-racism Grants Program
Anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Organizations registered and in good standing under the Alberta Societies Act, Non-profit Private company, Non-Profit Public Company, or Extra Provincial Non-profit Company
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Overview
The Anti-racism Grant Program supports local community and not-for-profit organizations with $1.7 million in funding to advance the Anti-Racism pillar of the Community Safety and Well-Being Framework. It funds anti-racism projects, including staffing, training, evaluation, and short-term space rental.
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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
- Certificate of incorporation (First time applicants) and/or Annual Proof of Filing
- Copy of most recent AGM minutes (Quorum and approval of financials should be included in these minutes)
- Most recent signed year-end financial statements (2 years)
- Year-end Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation (required if your financial statements are internally reviewed)
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations registered and in good standing under the Alberta Societies Act, Non-profit Private company, Non-Profit Public Company, or Extra Provincial Non-profit Company
- Local grassroots organizations with a fiscal agent
- Interested individuals with a fiscal agent
- Local community and not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Municipal departments or other governmental organizations
- For-profit organizations and enterprises
- Organizations that have overdue or incomplete accounting and reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by the City of Edmonton
Eligible expenses
- Staffing costs specific to the initiative; honorariums
- Program and project materials and supplies; printing and communications; training expenses; travel expenses, within Edmonton; evaluation expenses; insurance
- Food Expenses, maximum 25% of the budget (exceptions may apply)
- Administrative costs and fees up to 15% of the total project costs, such as legal fees, accounting and booking fees, bank and financing-related charges, ongoing operational expenses such as rent, lease payments and facility maintenance, fiscal agents
- Short-term rental of space for projects and programs
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
- Endowments, charitable donations, bursaries, developing business cases or proposals for funding, donor recognition, and gifts (except for gifts for Indigenous protocols)
- Project expenses that are incurred before the application has been received
- Capital and facility upgrades, renovations and construction; debt reduction, financing charges and interest payments on loans; administrative costs and fees that exceed more than 15% of the total project costs; direct government lobbying or partisan political activities, such as activities related to advocacy, must demonstrate non-partisan approaches
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton
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
- The grant program has 5 funding streams.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-racism Grants Program Program
What is the Anti-racism Grants Program?
The Anti-racism Grant Program supports local community and not-for-profit organizations with $1.7 million in funding to advance the Anti-Racism pillar of the Community Safety and Well-Being Framework. It funds anti-racism projects, including staffing, training, evaluation, and short-term space rental.
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:
Organizations must be registered and in good standing under the Alberta Societies Act, Non-profit Private Company, Non-Profit Public Company, or Extra Provincial Non-profit Company.
Local grassroots organizations or interested individuals may be funded with a fiscal agent.
The project must clearly demonstrate how it meets one or more program outcomes and one project focus area.
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