Community organizations are invited to apply for annual grants that support projects that tackle racial inequity and foster inter-cultural understanding in B.C.

The B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants are intended to support community projects that help reduce systemic racism and incidents of hate, as well as build inter-cultural interaction, trust and understanding. Each organization that meets grant criteria can receive up to $5,000 to cover direct costs needed to administer their project.

Funding preference will be given to applications submitted by racialized and marginalized groups. Projects must start by March 1, 2024, and be complete by March 31, 2025. In the 2022-23 grant cycle, more than 60 organizations throughout B.C. received support.

“One of our tools for fighting racism is eliminating financial barriers for those doing the work in their communities,” said Sparwood-raised Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “These grants allow government and front-line organizations to work better together to provide supports for building racial equity throughout the province.”

“B.C. is made strong by our diversity but there’s still more work to combat racism, hate and cultural intolerance,” added Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “I encourage organizations doing this important work to apply for a grant, so we can support you and your community in making B.C. a safer and more inclusive place for all people.”

Grant applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. (Pacific time) on Nov. 20.

The B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants program will distribute $300,000 to eligible community organizations.

To be eligible, applicants must be a British Columbia-based registered non-profit, an Indigenous government or organization, or a provincial public institution, a municipal government or a private-sector organization with at least one Indigenous, Black, or people of colour-led non-profit partner.

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