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Provincial grant continues to support and protect communities impacted by hate incidents in Ontario

Once again, the Town of Ajax is making its Grants and Partnerships team available to Ajax’s faith-based, cultural, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous organizations who may require guidance or support in their applications to the Provincial government’s 2026-2027 Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant.

The Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant was first announced in 2021 and has provided over $110 million to support over 6,900 faith-based and cultural communities and organizations to ensure they have safe and secure community spaces to practice their faith or freely and safely express their identity.

This year, the program has been expanded to include two funding streams designed to address immediate safety needs while tackling the root causes of hate. The Security and Infrastructure stream will continue to support security improvements. The new Special Projects stream will support community-led initiatives focused on preventing hate, promoting education and raising awareness, while helping organizations better prepare for and respond to hate-related incidents.

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“The Town of Ajax is proud to once again support the Province’s Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant, which provides important resources to help organizations strengthen their safety and security measures. Ajax is for all, and there is no place for hate here – everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and welcome in their community. It’s essential that we continue to build a safer and more inclusive space where everyone feels a sense of belonging.” – Shaun Collier, Mayor and CEO, Town of Ajax

QUICK FACTS

  • The Ontario government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities by investing $12.75 million through the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (AHSP) program.
  • Grant specialist support is exclusively for faith-based, cultural, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous organizations located in Ajax and serving the Ajax community.
  • Organizations can contact the Town’s Grants and Partnerships team for assistance at partnerships@ajax.ca.
  • The AHSP provides funding to community organizations to strengthen security and protect their spaces from hate-related incidents. This year, the program has been expanded to include two funding streams designed to address immediate safety needs while tackling the root causes of hate.
  • The Security and Infrastructure stream will continue to support security improvements, including physical upgrades, cybersecurity, training and short-term security measures.
  • The new Special Projects stream will support community-led initiatives focused on preventing hate, promoting education and raising awareness, while helping organizations better prepare for and respond to hate-related incidents.
  • The Town is committed to making its grant-writing support accessible. Organizations requiring accommodations, such as alternative communication formats, virtual or telephone assistance, or support navigating online application materials, are encouraged to contact the Grants and Partnerships team at partnerships@ajax.ca to discuss their needs.
  • Applications are due by Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5 p.m.
  • A full list of eligible and ineligible organizations is available here.

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