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

November 13, 2025

Everyone in Ontario deserves to feel safe and respected in the spaces where they gather to express their culture or practice their faith.

That is why our government is working with local organizations to create community-centred solutions to help build a safer, more prosperous Ontario.

Our Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (AHSP) helps faith-based and cultural organizations with up to $10,000 to implement safety measures, including security guards, building upgrades and surveillance cameras to ensure their community spaces remain safe and secure.

The application portal for the new round of the AHSP Program Grant is now open and closes on December 11, 2025. Eligible organizations, including religious and spiritual communities, First Nations and cultural groups, are encouraged to apply.

Since 2021, our government has invested over $98 million in grants and programs to help address hate against faith-based, cultural and Indigenous communities.