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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
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