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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Anti-Racism Impact Grant provides up to $50,000 per organization to support anti-racism and community-based responses to racism in British Columbia. It funds mental health supports, resilience-building activities, anti-hate initiatives, empowerment programs, and the strengthening of existing anti-racism services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mental health support services such as low-barrier counselling and peer support.
- Resilience-building workshops and creative activities.
- Anti-hate and diversity education initiatives.
- Community empowerment, celebrations, and awareness events.
- Strengthening existing anti-racism direct service delivery.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Indigenous governing bodies.
- First Nations bands, governments, or associations.
- Metis settlements and Inuit governments or associations.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Organizations seeking funding for local helplines.
- Projects focused on fundraising or political engagement.
Eligible expenses
- Staffing and contractor costs.
- Direct program costs.
- Honoraria.
- Administrative costs up to 10%.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising initiatives.
- Political engagement activities.
- For-profit activities.
- Funding local helplines.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed after submission and final decisions were scheduled for September 2024.
- Successful applicants received funding in September 2024.
- Funded organizations must participate in capacity-building opportunities.
- Quarterly and final reports are required.
Additional information
- One application per organization.
- Funding decisions were scheduled for September 2024.
- Funded organizations must take part in capacity-building opportunities.
- Quarterly and final reporting are required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-Racism Impact Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Anti-Racism Impact 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 Impact Grant?
The Anti-Racism Impact Grant provides up to $50,000 per organization to support anti-racism and community-based responses to racism in British Columbia. It funds mental health supports, resilience-building activities, anti-hate initiatives, empowerment programs, and the strengthening of existing anti-racism services.
How much funding can be received?
Anti-Racism Impact Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Anti-Racism Impact Grant program?
To be eligible for the Anti-Racism Impact Grant program, you must:
Registered charity, non-profit, or Indigenous governing body.
Based in or serving British Columbia.
Project must support people impacted by racism.
What expenses are eligible under Anti-Racism Impact Grant?
Mental health support services such as low-barrier counselling and peer support.
Resilience-building workshops and creative activities.
Anti-hate and diversity education initiatives.
Community empowerment, celebrations, and awareness events.
Strengthening existing anti-racism direct service delivery.
Who can I contact for more information about the Anti-Racism Impact Grant?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the Anti-Racism Impact Grant available?
The Anti-Racism Impact Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Anti-Racism Impact Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Anti-Racism Impact Grant is a Partnering and Collaboration