Funding available for community-led projects through Anti-Racism Microgrant

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant, with $100,000 in funding available.

The funding supports community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver initiatives that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities across Prince Edward Island.

Eligible projects must align with one or more of the following goals: 

• Strengthening organizational capacity with activities focused on anti-racism
• Public outreach, engagement, and advocacy
• Strengthening BIPOC communities

Projects must promote anti-racism education and awareness, community support, capacity-building, and improve organizational governance.

Funding is available through three streams:

• Youth, aged 14 to 24, can apply for amounts ranging from $100 to $1,500
• Individuals can apply for amounts ranging from $100 to $2,000
• Non-profit organizations and professional associations can apply for amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000

Quotes:

“The Government of PEI is encouraged by the strong response from individuals and organizations applying for microgrants to lead community projects addressing racism and discrimination. With a growing and diverse population, it is important that we support initiatives to help address racism and strengthen equality and inclusion in our province. ”

— Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island

“The increase in project numbers shows the ongoing need for these microgrants and we appreciate   the provincial government’s renewed funding support. We are encouraged to see how dedicated the community is to addressing racism in PEI.”

— Nancy Peters-Doyle, Co-Chair of the PEI Anti-Racism Table

“The microgrant we received in a previous round of funding helped us develop a project that is a vital step in advancing cultural humility and anti-racism within healthcare. Our goal is to foster respectful and culturally safe care for Indigenous peoples across PEI, and to support nurses and midwives in delivering care rooted in understanding, equity, and reconciliation.”

— Debra Smith, Coordinator of Professional Practice, College of Registered Nurses, and Midwives of PEI

“With support from the Anti-Racism Microgrant, BIPOC BPN successfully hosted two career-focused info sessions: ‘Opportunities in Financial Services’ and ‘Breaking into Construction.’ These events connected over 30 BIPOC professionals and entrepreneurs with industry leaders, fostering access and inclusion. There will be two additional sessions on worker co-ops and opportunities in health care, which will continue this impactful series, strengthening community networks and career pathways.
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— Sandra Sunil, Director of Outreach and Engagement for Students and Trainees, BIPOC Business & Professional Network

To apply, and for more information about the microgrant, visit Anti-Racism Microgrants.

Media contact:
Nicole Yeba
Executive Council Office
ntyeba@gov.pe.ca