Recipients for 2025–26 round of Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants

A total of $372,040 in provincial funding for projects that address racism and promote inclusion have been awarded to 22 recipients, including BIPOC Business & Professional Network, Black Cultural Society of PEI, Boys’ and Girls’ Club Summerside, Blooming House Women’s Shelter, East Wiltshire Intermediate School, Filipino Canadian Association of PEI, Holland College, Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI, Montague Regional High and Amherst Consolidated, Oliver’s Song and ArtsSmarts PEI, PEI Pride Inc, The Arts Guild, University of PEI Student Union, Colonel Gray Newspaper Club, Early Childhood Development Association of PEI, Native Council of PEI, PEERS Alliance, Peggy Doughan, and Women’s Network PEI. Tamara Steele, former executive director and board member of the Black Cultural Society of PEI, received the inaugural Anti-Racism Recognition Award, which honours individuals or organizations committed to anti-racism. The award was created as part of the Anti-Racism Action Plan for PEI 2023—28 (princeedwardisland.ca/en/publication/an-anti-racism-action-plan-for-prince-edward-island-2023-2028). This year, Canada marks 30 years of officially recognizing Black History Month. It is a reminder that celebrating Black brilliance across generations is essential to building a more inclusive and equitable future for everyone. The Anti-Racism Grants and Anti-Racism Microgrants support projects that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities and help strengthen racial equality and community connections in the province. Since launching in 2022, these grants have supported 100 projects, with a total investment of more than $1,085,540 to promote equity across the province. Applications were reviewed and administered by the Anti-Racism Office. Visit Anti-Racism Grants at princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/executive-council-office/anti-racism-grants and Anti-Racism Microgrants at princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/executive-council-office/anti-racism-microgrants to learn more.