Muhammad Irfan 
The True Post(Web News) The Alberta government has announced the reissuance of ethnocultural and anti-racism grants as a major step towards promoting cultural diversity and ending racism in the province.
The grants are intended to encourage community-level projects that reduce discriminatory attitudes, promote inclusion, and help build a diverse and skilled workforce.
The Alberta government will fund these projects with a total investment of $5.13 million over three years. “Alberta is home to many vibrant and multicultural communities, and the government is proud to be taking practical steps to stand up to racism and make Alberta a welcoming place for all,” said Mohamed Yassin, the province’s Associate Minister of Multiculturalism.
The Ethnocultural Grants Program supports projects that bring people from diverse cultural backgrounds together to build inclusive communities.
The program will provide up to $50,000 for initiatives that strengthen relationships between ethnocultural and Indigenous groups, while up to $15,000 will be provided for projects that celebrate cultural diversity. “The Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grant played a key role in projects like our ‘Filipino Canadian Connections Art Exhibition,’ which celebrated the connection, history and shared experiences between different cultures. This grant gave us the opportunity to create a powerful cultural experience that fosters dialogue, inclusion and artistic expression,” said Ida Beltran Lucial, President of the Filipino Arts Council of Alberta.
The Anti-Racism Grant Program, on the other hand, aims to empower communities to fight discrimination and racism. Under this program, up to $10,000 will be provided for projects that raise public awareness and strengthen organizational capacity, while up to $5,000 will be given to projects that raise awareness about the effects of racism.
“The funding provided by the government was critical to the fulfillment of our mission. It enabled us to conduct community dialogues, workshops, educational materials, outreach programs and hire expert speakers to ensure that our programs are both effective and educational.” Applications for grants are now open and will close on December 19, 2025. For more information, an information session will be held on October 21, which will provide program details.
Key Facts
This program is available to Alberta-based non-profit organizations, multicultural and faith-based groups, First Nations, Métis settlements, educational institutions, schools and school boards. In fiscal year 2024-25, these grants provided $5.5 million to approximately 200 community groups. Last year, more than 230 organizations were funded under the same goal.
