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2024-25 Community Network Grants Awarded


We are pleased to announce recipients for this year's Community Network Grant. A total of 11 projects and $400,000 has been awarded to projects led by community-based organizations that aim to address systemic hate, inequity and racism. A detailed listed of funded projects is provided below. For more information, please read the associated news release.



Grants have been awarded to the following organizations and projects:

  • African Nova Scotian Justice Institute – $22,500 to support Black and African Nova Scotians in correctional facilities in accessing culturally relevant legal and community-based resources

  • Alma Matters Housing Association – $37,800 for a video and podcast series featuring people from different backgrounds having meaningful discussions around their opposing views

  • BGC Cape Breton – $40,000 to empower underserved youth in Cape Breton through anti-racism education, a new digital platform to connect youth to services and cultural activities such as storytelling and art

  • Black Wellness Co-Operative – $37,800 to build and improve access to culturally relevant exercise oncology programs in safe and inclusive spaces with a focus on Black Nova Scotians

  • Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia – $39,900 for a five-day event that will offer culturally relevant sexual health education in a supportive environment to leaders of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour) communities

  • Nova Scotia Association of Black Social Workers – $40,000 for one year of monthly meetings where families of biracial children can share their experiences and support one another

  • Portapique Market – $27,400 to provide training to staff, volunteers and community members to enhance inclusiveness and cultural sensitivity

  • Prescott Group Society – $35,700 to create a new accessible and inclusive community hub where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will lead research on how to make the space welcoming

  • Queer Health Coalition – $40,000 to provide education and training to healthcare professionals on the unique needs of queer, newcomer and women from minority faith-based communities when accessing healthcare services

  • Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia – $40,000 to build new training opportunities and expand a volunteer program that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers

  • Souls Harbour Rescue Mission – $40,000 to support its work in the Eastern Shore to promote long-term stability and social inclusion for marginalized populations, including people with disabilities; survivors of violence; and people in rural areas

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