Gender | Equity | Diversity | Inclusion & Community Enhancement Program

Description

The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) & Community Enhancement Program is a pilot program aimed at supporting projects or initiatives that directly contribute to a more inclusive PEI.

The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) & Community Enhancement Program offers funding to support individuals' and organizations' work toward an enhanced sense of belonging and community engagement for marginalized populations in Prince Edward Island. The program will fund projects that directly contribute to a more inclusive PEI and will prioritize projects that value and reflect our diversity and remove barriers that prevent marginalized communities from participating in all aspects of Island life.

Funding Streams 2025

For potential project ideas, please review the program guidelines. 

• Open proposals
• Community Events and Celebrations
• Gender-Based Violence Prevention

Eligible Applicants

• Non-profit organizations/associations
• Indigenous governments, bands, councils, or non-profits
• Municipalities
• Advocacy groups
• Registered charities
• Educational institutions
• Individuals (including non-permanent residents)

Ineligible Applicants

• For-profit entities

Eligible Activities

Funding is available to support a wide range of projects to improve cultural inclusion, population retention, anti-racism initiatives, gender-based support and empowerment, and more. For more information on eligible activities, see the program guidelines

Ineligible Expenses

• Operational costs (e.g., salaries, wages, rent, etc that do not directly contribute to the outcomes of the GEDI project);
• Infrastructural costs (e.g., new builds or upgrades/renovations to existing infrastructure);
• Capital costs are typically ineligible but may be considered under some circumstances. Please contact the program coordinator for specific inquiries; and
• Development of training for commercial purposes.

Funding

Up to 100% of eligible project costs, excluding taxes. 

Timeline

Application intake for 2025 projects will begin August 2, 2024, and close at 11:59 PM on September 27, 2024.