New grant program supporting community-based anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives
By: G.K Virdi
Milton MPP and Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Parm Gill officially launched the $1.6 million Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program. The announcement was made at the Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Toronto on Sept. 28.
The new grant program to help communities fight back against racism and hatred. The investment $1.6 million into the Anti-Hate Anti-Racism Grant Program, to support community-based initiatives that will help connect communities.
Community based non-profits, First Nations, Tribal Councils, Indigenous non-profits and Provincial Territorial Organizations can apply for grants of $40,000 over two years, or $100,000 over two years for partnerships between at least two organizations.
“Recent events, such as the horrific Islamophobic attack in London, and the rise in anti-Asian hate and antisemitism continue to remind us that racism cannot simply be relegated to Canada’s history books,” said Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism. “By empowering those on the frontlines of tackling hate in our communities, we can make significant progress in stamping out hate in all its forms.”
The Ontario government is helping protect communities against racism and hate through the province’s new $1.6 million Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program. Eligible organizations, including community-based, not-for-profit organizations, can apply for grants of $40,000 over two years for independent projects, or $100,000 over two years for partnerships between two or more organizations.
“Recent events, such as the horrific Islamophobic attack in London, and the rise in antiAsian hate and antisemitism continue to remind us that racism cannot simply be relegated to Canada’s history books,” said Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism.
“By empowering those on the frontlines of tackling hate in our communities, we can make significant progress in stamping out hate in all its forms.”
Developed collaboratively with community partners across Ontario, the Anti-Racism AntiHate Grant supports community-led initiatives that will help build capacity, connect communities and deepen understanding to address the impacts of racism and hate.
The following organizations are eligible to apply for funding:
• Community-based, not-for-profit organizations
• First Nations
• Tribal Councils
• Provincial Territorial Organizations
• Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
A simplified application process makes it easy for organizations to access information
quickly and apply easily. Interested organizations should submit their application no later
than November 15, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
More information about eligibility, application requirements and how to apply can be found on our website. https://www.ontario.ca/page/anti-racism-anti-hate-grant-program?utm_source=newsroom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%2Fen%2Frelease%2F1000885%2Fontario-helping-protect-communities-against-racism-and-hate&utm_term=media
