Overview

Alberta’s Anti-Racism Grant Program is intended to support community organizations in Alberta to implement initiatives that combat discrimination and address systemic racism by providing funding for projects that increase public education and enable Albertans to recognize cultural differences and heritage.

Grant funds are intended to educate about the impacts of discrimination and racism faced by Indigenous and racialized groups and enable community organizations to develop their ability to support anti-racism projects.

Funds are not designed to address access to affordable housing, job opportunities or healthcare.

The program will also support smaller grassroots Indigenous and/or ethnocultural groups to deliver programs and services through partnerships with larger organizations.

Important dates

Intake opens: October 1, 2026
Intake closes: October 30, 2026, at 5 pm 
Notifications: March 31, 2027

Funding streams

  • The program supports initiatives that help prevent and address racism through 2 funding streams.
  • Eligible organizations may only submit one application.
  • Funding will be provided for one project per organization.

  • Stream 1

    • Projects for grant funding must align with at least one of the identified outcomes listed under either of the program objectives below.
    • Applicants may request up to a maximum of $5,000.

  • Stream 2

    • Projects for grant funding must align with at least one of the identified outcomes listed under both program objectives below.
    • Applicants may request up to a maximum of $10,000.

Program objectives

Projects submitted for funding must meet one or more of the following program outcomes:

  • Objective 1

    Educate Albertans on racism and the impacts of racism faced by Indigenous and racialized groups resulting in the following outcomes:

    • Albertans have an increased understanding of racism, its impacts and the challenges faced by Indigenous and racialized groups.
    • Albertans have increased knowledge to identify racism and how to address racism and racist acts.
    • Albertans have increased awareness of the resources and tools that organizations provide to support anti-racism initiatives.

  • Objective 2

    Enable community organizations to develop their ability to support anti-racism projects resulting in the following outcomes:

    • Racialized communities have support to fully participate in the community.
      • Examples are training and employment, mentorship programs for internationally trained professionals, support or education for marginalized communities to navigate supports.
    • Racialized communities have capacity to continue open and honest conversations about racism, microaggressions and promoting awareness about their impact.

Eligible organizations

  • Eligible organizations that are legal entities, incorporated or registered, for at least one year, have an Alberta-based address, and are operating in Alberta. Organizations must be in good standing under one of the following Acts:
    • Provincial Acts:
      • Agricultural Societies Act
      • Alberta’s Business Corporations Act (Part 21, Extra-Provincial Corporations)
      • Alberta’s Companies Act (Part 9, Non-profit Companies)
      • Libraries Act
      • Alberta’s Societies Act
      • Métis Settlements Act
      • a Special Act of the Alberta Legislature
    • Federal Acts:
      • Income Tax Act (Charity status)
      • Indian Act
      • a Special Act of the Parliament of Canada
  • The following organizations may apply as the primary applicant in partnership with an eligible Indigenous and/or ethnocultural organization: 
    • A University, college, or institute, as defined under Alberta’s Post-Secondary Learning Act; and
    • Municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations (for example, libraries).

Ineligible organizations

The following organizations are not eligible for program funding:

  • Organizations with overdue or incomplete accounting/reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by Arts, Culture and Status of Women.
  • Municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations (for example, libraries), except in the case of partnership noted above.
  • For-profit organizations/corporations.
  • Public sector entities (for example, public post-secondary institutions schools, school boards, hospitals, health authorities, etc.), except in the case of partnerships noted above.
  • Federal and provincial crown corporations.
  • Federal, provincial, or municipal governments.
  • Political parties.
  • Individuals.

Before you apply

Below are resources that will assist you with the completion of your application.

Resources

Video

How to apply

  • Step 1. Watch the video and review the program guidelines

    Watch the video above and review these resources for before starting your application:

  • Step 2. Create an Alberta.ca account

    If you do not have an Alberta.ca Account for Organizations, sign up at the link below.

    If you have an existing account, use the application portal link below.

  • Step 3. Compile the following documents required to submit an application

    A complete application package consists of the following:

    1. Completed online grant application form (an authorized representative must digitally sign the online grant application form)
    2. Completed budget template
    3. Supporting documents to be uploaded and saved to the online application:
      • most recent financial statement (audited or unaudited), or Band Council Resolution signed by authorized representative(s) 
      • application for Electronic Payment Form (mandatory)
      • void cheque or Direct Deposit information issued within 3 months of application submission (mandatory)
        • Note: A void cheque may be submitted; however, handwritten information will not be accepted. The address and account number must match those provided on the Application for Electronic Payment Form.
      • a partnership letter (if applicable) from a partnering organization demonstrating project viability
      • optional - one (or 2 maximum) support letter(s) or email(s) speaking to the organization's knowledge and experience regarding the proposed project.

  • Step 4. Submit the application online

    Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

After you apply

  • Applications are reviewed against program guidelines.
  • Applicants will receive written notification of the results of their application.
  • Decisions are final and no appeals will be considered.

Reporting

When the project is complete, grant recipients must submit a final report within 60 days using the application portal.

Grant recipients

Successful applicants will be notified and listed on the Grants payments disclosure table.

Contact

Connect with the Anti-Racism Grant Program:
Email: [email protected]