Office of Equity and Anti-racism Funding

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 OEA grant programs!

The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) is offering three funding opportunities to support community-led initiatives, strengthen organizations, and help build safer, more inclusive communities.

This year’s grant programs include:

Community Network Grant
Supports community-led projects that advance equity and anti-racism and address systemic hate, inequity, and racism.

2SLGBTQIA+ Community Impact Grant
Provides funding to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and community impact of organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Faith-Based Community Safety Grant (Pilot)
Supports faith-based communities experiencing hate-motivated incidents and discrimination to enhance community safety.

Organizations may apply to all funding streams that align with their mandate and proposed activities using the same application.

Application deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application materials are available on the OEA funding webpage: https://www.oeaengagement.ca/funding

Information Sessions

The OEA will also host two virtual information sessions for community-based organizations, offering an overview of the grant programs, eligibility requirements, the application process, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Register for a session:
• Monday, September 21, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. ADT
• Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ADT
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If your organization is doing meaningful work in these areas, this may be a valuable opportunity to help bring your ideas and community priorities to life. We encourage eligible organizations to explore the funding options and consider applying.
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