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Applications for the 2026–2027 Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant are open.

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Overview

The Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant aims to:

  • combat hate in Ontario
  • build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities

The grant program provides funding to enhance or implement measures to ensure community spaces remain safe and secure from hate-motivated incidents.

Eligible groups

The grant provides funding to eligible groups including:

  • faith-based groups
  • cultural groups
  • 2SLGBTQQIA+ groups
  • First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous organizations and communities

There is also additional funding for non-registered chapters that meet eligibility guidelines to help prevent and/or respond to hate-motivated incidents.

Returning applicants

Organizations that applied for the grant in in previous years can apply again for the 2026 to 2027 round. Check the current eligibility criteria to ensure they are still eligible.

Program streams

Applicants may apply for funding under Stream 1, Stream 2 or both streams.

Stream 1: Security and Infrastructure

The Security and Infrastructure stream supports security improvements, including :

  • physical upgrades
  • cybersecurity
  • training
  • short-term security measures

Grant amount and eligible expenses

Under Stream 1, eligible organizations in Ontario can receive a one-time grant between $2,500 and $10,000 — depending on the organization’s category and organization revenue — as well as additional funding for non-registered chapters that meet eligibility guidelines.

Applicants must use the grant on eligible expenses related to safety, security and capacity building measures against hate-related incidents for the organization (including additional non-registered chapters, if applicable).

All expenses must be incurred between September 1, 2026, and August 31, 2027.

Stream 2: Special Projects

The Special Projects stream will support community-led initiatives focused on:

  • preventing hate
  • promoting education and raising awareness
  • helping organizations better prepare for and respond to hate-related incidents

Grant amount and eligible expenses

Under Stream 2, eligible organizations in Ontario can receive a one-time grant of $100,000 for community-based anti-hate projects focused on prevention, education, community safety and well-being.

Applicants must use the whole grant in accordance with an approved project proposal that they must submit as part of the application.

All approved project expenses must be incurred between September 1, 2026, and August 31, 2027.

Application deadline

Applications for both streams must be submitted by November 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

  • Be a registered charity or not-for-profit corporation without share capital, First Nations band council, First Nations tribal council or First Nations education authority
    • Registered charities must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charity by December 31, 2024
    • Not-for-profit corporations that are not registered charities must be incorporated by December 31, 2024
    • Exception: For-profit faith-based or cultural private elementary and secondary schools are also eligible. These schools must operate full year (September to June) or all year (September to August) — weekend-only schools are not eligible
  • Be operational in Ontario on October 15, 2026
  • Hold gatherings of religious, spiritual or cultural significance, at least once a month as part of regular activities
    • Exception: 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations that primarily hold 2SLGBTQQIA+ annual cultural gatherings and hold a valid event permit are also eligible
  • Own, lease, license or rent a non-residential indoor or outdoor facility in Ontario that is used at least once a month for hosting regular gatherings of religious, spiritual or cultural significance
    • Exception: 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations that primarily hold 2SLGBTQQIA+ annual cultural gatherings and hold a valid event permit and/or own, lease, license or rent a non-residential indoor or outdoor facility in Ontario are also eligible
  • Comply filing, reporting and other requirements under the federal Income Tax Act or as established by the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Attest that it complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and hate-related laws under the Criminal Code

Eligible organizations

Religious, spiritual and cultural organizations and communities

Types of eligible organizations include:

  • religious and spiritual organizations and communities, for example:
    • mosques
    • synagogues
    • temples
    • churches
  • cultural organizations and communities, for example:
    • 2SLGBTQQIA+ groups
    • traditional culture programs
    • workshops and ceremonies

Indigenous organizations and communities

Types of eligible organizations include:

  • First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous organizations and communities, for example:
    • ceremonial lodges
    • friendship centres
    • private Indigenous postsecondary institutions
    • First Nations band councils
    • First Nations tribal councils
    • First Nations education authorities
    • First Nations schools including First Nations language immersion schools

Private schools and colleges

Types of eligible organizations include:

  • faith-based private elementary and secondary schools
    • must operate full year (September to June) or all year (September to August)
    • weekend-only schools are not eligible
  • cultural private elementary and secondary schools
    • must operate full year (September to June) or all year (September to August) – weekend-only schools are not eligible
  • faith-based private postsecondary institutions and faith-based career colleges
  • cultural private postsecondary institutions and cultural career colleges

Faith-based programs, services and care providers

Types of eligible organizations include:

  • faith-based or cultural organizations, outside of private schools, private postsecondary institutions and career colleges, whose primary activity is providing children’s and youth programming or services
  • licensed faith-based or cultural childcare programs (for example, child care centres and home child care agencies)
  • faith-based or cultural health care providers and services (for example, community-based services, wellness clinics and hospices)
  • faith-based or cultural youth care providers (for example, group homes)
  • faith-based or cultural social services providers (for example, services for the homeless, victim services providers, group homes or other congregate care settings, community service providers, food banks)
  • faith-based or cultural housing providers (for example, affordable housing)
  • regulated and licensed faith-based or cultural long-term care providers
  • faith-based or cultural organizations whose primary activity is the arts (for example, theatre, dance, music, literary, media, visual, digital, multi- and interdisciplinary)

Ineligible organizations

Organizations that are not eligible for the grant include:

  • Not-for-profit Jewish summer camps funded under the Jewish Summer Camp stream (2026–2027) will be ineligible for Stream 1: Security and Infrastructure, but can apply for the ministry’s consideration under Stream 2: Special Projects
  • Sports organizations, sports teams and recreational, athletic, hobbies or games-oriented clubs
  • Organizations whose primary activity is organizational or administrative meetings (for example, regular meetings to award cultural grants, meetings of business organizations like a Board of Trade)
  • Publicly funded elementary and secondary schools (“school” within the meaning of the Education Act)
  • Public institutions within the meaning of the Post-Secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000 (and specifically Ontario Regulation 279/02) including public universities, public colleges and specified federated and affiliated institutions associated with publicly assisted universities
  • Organizations whose primary purpose is to advance a political cause
  • Organizations that engage in practices and observances that are hateful, incite hatred or violence against other individuals or groups or contravene criminal law
  • Crown corporations, municipalities, for-profit organizations (including for-profit Jewish summer camps funded under the Jewish Summer Camp Stream in 2026–2027), libraries and individuals

If your organization is not included in the list of eligible or ineligible organizations, but you feel you meet program eligibility criteria, we encourage you to submit a completed application for the ministry’s consideration.

Non-registered chapters

Eligible organizations may apply on behalf of non-registered chapters of their organization for Stream 1: Security and Infrastructure only.

To be eligible, a non-registered chapter must:

  • Have a parent organization that meets all associated grant eligibility criteria, including having a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) charity registration number or business number
  • Not have its own CRA charity registration number or business number separate from the eligible parent organization
    • Any organization chapter, site, branch, section or other division with its own CRA charity registration number or business number must submit their own application
  • Be operational in Ontario on October 15, 2026
  • Hold gatherings of religious, spiritual or cultural significance, at least once a month as part of regular activities. 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations that primarily hold 2SLGBTQQIA+ annual cultural gatherings are also eligible
  • Use a non-residential indoor or outdoor facility in Ontario that is owned, leased, licensed or rented by the non-registered chapter or the parent organization, at least once a month for hosting gatherings of religious, spiritual or cultural significance as part of regular activities by that non-registered chapter
    • Exception for 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations who primarily hold annual cultural gatherings: Use a non-residential indoor or outdoor facility in Ontario or hold an event permit that is owned/held by the 2SLGBTQQIA+ non-registered chapter or the parent organization for 2SLGBTQQIA+ annual cultural gatherings
  • Operate at a non-residential indoor or outdoor facility with a separate address from the parent organization; or if operating at the parent organization’s address have regular activities that are distinct from the parent organization’s mandate

To access grant funding, non-registered chapters must have their parent organization apply on their behalf. The parent organization must submit one application on behalf of all non-registered chapters and ensure that the information is complete for all non-registered chapters before submitting.