Funding to tackle racism and advance racial equity is available for community organizations through the province’s 2022-23 multiculturalism grants program.

More than $300,000 is available to support community projects that help reduce systemic racism and incidents of hate, as well as build capacity to address these issues in racialized communities. Each successful organization will receive as much as $5,000. Preference will be given to applications submitted by racialized and marginalized groups.

“Racism is a systemic issue that has both intergenerational and direct impacts on indigenous, black and people of colour. Our government is committed to working with all partners to tackle racism in all its forms,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-racism Initiatives. “This grant program will give community organizations the funding they need to help build a safer, more equitable province that works for everyone.”

“Thanks to the multiculturalism grant we received last year, we were able to conduct a Black Women in Tech storytelling event that brought together B.C. tech employers, educators, black women and black community leaders to discuss these barriers, and discuss potential solutions to increase the representation of Black women in the sector,” said Pasima Sule, executive director, Black Women Business Network, which supports equity and professional growth for black women.

“Many people left the event with an increased awareness of opportunities in the sector and are considering up-skilling or re-skilling to join the tech sector. Many tech employers made commitments to support the cause and continue to participate in such events to learn and understand what actions they can take to increase representation in their various organizations.”

Grant applications will be accepted until Nov. 25.

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