New youth cyberviolence prevention funding added to Anti-Racism Grants
Young people, individuals and organizations can apply for new funding through the Anti-Racism Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Grants to support projects that prevent and address cyberbullying and other forms of cyberviolence.
The grant will help advance the Provincial Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Strategy by funding community-based and youth-centered projects that create safer, more inclusive online spaces for young people in PEI. It will also help promote anti-racism, build digital skills, and reduce barriers.
“Government is pleased to support community-led initiatives that help prevent cyberviolence and promote anti-racism. We hope that this funding will assist young people to build the skills, knowledge, and connections they need to create safer and more inclusive online communities.”
- Premier Rob Lantz
Funding is available through three streams:
- Youth and individual applicants can apply for amounts up to $2,500
- Communities, organizations, and charities can apply for amounts up to $5,000
- Larger community projects by organizations can apply for amounts up to $25,000
“We live in a time of fast-moving technology, and it’s important to draw on community knowledge and expertise to better address cyberbullying and other forms of cyberviolence,” said Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson. “When we connect these projects with work underway across government, we are taking meaningful action to protect Island youth.”
Eligible projects must align with one or more of the following goals, among others:
- Delivering workshops, presentations, and training on cyberviolence prevention, digital and media literacy, online safety and discriminatory online risks
- Leading youth engagement initiatives, including youth leadership, peer education, mentorship, advocacy or projects that amplify youth voice and participation
- Building community and organizational capacity to prevent and respond to cyberviolence through training and more
- Developing culturally appropriate and privacy protective approaches to understand and measure marginalized youth’s online safety experiences
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2026.
For more information about the grant and to apply, visit Anti-Racism Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Grant.
Media contacts:
Nicole Yeba
Executive Council Office
ntyeba@gov.pe.ca