Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant Program

Deadline: 01-Sep-21

The Government of Alberta is seeking applications for its Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant Program to support initiatives and projects that build intercultural awareness and understanding.

The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program supports initiatives and projects that builds intercultural awareness, and understanding. The Program fosters cultural awareness in communities across the province, and an appreciation and celebration of Indigenous Peoples and multicultural society in Alberta. The Program strives to create a province where people feel included and that their cultures and heritage is valued.

Funding Streams

Within the Program there are two distinct funding streams:

Multiculturalism and Inclusion funding stream provides funding support to eligible organizations for Multiculturalism and Inclusion projects or initiatives that addresses at least one of the outcomes.
Indigenous funding stream provides funding support to eligible organizations for projects or initiatives specific to Indigenous peoples and/or culture that addresses at least one of the outcomes.

Funding Information

Funding Range: Up to $25,000

Outcomes

The program outcomes are:

Albertans have cross-cultural and/or intercultural understanding
Albertans are aware of the impacts of discrimination and work collectively to reduce barriers
diverse backgrounds are celebrated by Albertans, creating welcoming and inclusive communities
Albertans feel their culture and heritage is valued

Eligibility Criteria

The following organizations are eligible to apply for funding:

Organizations who are registered (and in good standing) under one of the following Acts:
- Provincial Legislation (Alberta)
  - Agricultural Societies Act
  - Part 21 of the Business Corporations Act – Extra-Provincial Corporations
  - Companies Act, Part 9 (Nonprofit Companies)
  - Libraries Act
  - Societies Act of Alberta
  - Special Act of the Alberta Legislature
- Federal Legislation
  - Special Act of the Parliament of Canada
  - Income Tax Act of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta as a Charity
A First Nation or Metis Settlement in Alberta
A University, college, or institute as defined under Alberta’s Post-Secondary Learning Act
Must have an Alberta based address which must be regularly monitored by an active member of the organization.