
Antiracism and Ethnocultural grants out now
Celebrating Cultures and Standing Up to Racism
Alberta’s government is once again opening the Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grants to help local communities celebrate their cultures and take action against racism.
Alberta is home to people from many different backgrounds, and this is part of what makes the province a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Over the next three years, the province will invest $13.5 million to help community groups create projects that bring people together, build understanding, and make Alberta more inclusive.
“Alberta should always be a safe and welcoming home for everyone. I’m proud of the work we’re doing to connect with multicultural communities and stand up against racism.”
— Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Multiculturalism
Ethnocultural Grant Program
This program supports events and activities that bring people together and celebrate cultural diversity.
Community groups can get up to $50,000 for projects that build connections with ethnocultural and Indigenous communities. They can also get up to $15,000 for projects that celebrate cultural heritage and traditions.
For example, this funding helped bring to life an art exhibit called Contemplating the Tapestry of Filipino Canadian Connections, which highlighted the shared stories between Filipino and Canadian communities.
Anti-Racism Grant Program
This grant focuses on educating people and fighting racism.
Up to $10,000 is available for projects that build knowledge and community capacity. Up to $5,000 is available for projects that raise awareness about racism and its impacts.
As one past recipient explained, the funding made it possible to host workshops, create learning materials, and bring in speakers to help educate and engage the community.
How to Apply
Applications are now open and will close on December 19. An information session will be held on October 21 to explain the programs in more detail.
Quick Facts
The grants are open to Alberta-based groups like non-profits, multicultural and faith-based organizations, First Nations and Métis Settlements, schools, and post-secondary institutions. In 2024–25, $5.5 million supported nearly 200 groups across Alberta. In 2023–24, more than 230 organizations received funding to promote cross-cultural understanding and fight racism.
This program is a great opportunity for community groups to celebrate their culture, create meaningful connections, and help build a stronger, more inclusive Alberta.