Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant Application Is Now Open
There is no place for hate in Ontario. No Ontarian should live in fear that they will be targeted because of their background, religious beliefs or who they love.
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant program.
This funding will help faith-based and cultural organizations protect their spaces from hate-motivated incidents, graffiti, vandalism or other damage. Grant funding of up to $10,000 can be used for measures such has hiring security staff, surveillance cameras, security assessments, cybersecurity and building repairs.
Eligible organizations include:
- Religious and spiritual communities (e.g., mosques, synagogues, temples, churches, etc.)
- First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous organizations
- Cultural groups (e.g., 2SLGBTQQIA+ groups, Black, Asian and other diverse organizations offering programs, workshops and ceremonies that promote their communities’ cultures)
- Organizations can review eligibility and learn more at Ontario.ca/AHSP
I encourage you to review this funding opportunity and also consider sharing this information with other applicable organizations that may meet the program requirements. The deadline to apply is December 2nd, 2024.