Ontario Investing $12.75 Million to Combat Hate Crimes and Protect Communities

November 14, 2025

Applications for the Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant for the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year opened on November 13, 2025 and will close on December 11, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST.

The Ontario government is taking action to protect communities and combat hate incidents by investing an additional $12.75 million in the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (AHSP). (Click here to apply)

The grant helps faith-based and cultural organizations implement safety measures, including security guards, building upgrades and surveillance cameras to ensure their community spaces remain safe and secure.

Eligible organizations include:

• Religious and spiritual communities (e.g., mosques, synagogues, temples and churches)
• First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous organizations
• Cultural groups (e.g., 2SLGBTQQIA+ groups, Black, Asian and other diverse organizations)
• A complete list can be found at Ontario.ca/AHSP

Applications for the AHSP grant are now open, and eligible organizations are encouraged to apply.

Since 2021, the government has invested over $98 million to support over 3,000 faith-based and cultural communities through the AHSP grant. The grant provides up to $10,000 to community organizations to improve or implement new measures to protect their spaces from hate-related incidents.

Quick Facts

• Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. Organizations can review eligibility and learn more at Ontario.ca/AHSP
• Indigenous, Black, Muslim, Jewish and 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities have been among the most targeted groups of hate crimes in recent years.
• The Ontario government has allocated more than $2 million through the 2024-2026 Safer and Vital Communities Grant program. This funding will help 15 community-based, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations Chiefs and Band Councils with projects focused on preventing hate crimes.