The provincial government is offering grants to community organizations that have experienced or are at risk of hate-motivated crimes. The funding, available through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program’s anti-hate stream, is designed to help organizations enhance security and repair damages caused by such incidents.
Eligible recipients include places of worship, cultural community centres, and other at-risk groups, such as 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations. Funding can be used for security measures, repairs to damaged property, and graffiti removal. Organizations with multiple sites may apply for up to three locations, and eligible expenses incurred from January 1, 2025, onward will be considered.
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger emphasized that “nobody should have to experience incidents of hate in our province, and the places where communities come together should always feel safe.”
The Civil Forfeiture Office, which administers the grants, was established in 2006 to redirect the proceeds of unlawful activity into programs supporting community safety and crime prevention. Innovative tools, such as unexplained wealth orders, help the office identify and seize the proceeds of crime.
By converting the profits of criminal activity into resources for organizations at risk, the program both addresses the root causes of crime and helps communities recover and remain resilient in the face of hate-motivated incidents.
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