New cyberviolence prevention grants support community-led initiatives
Seven community organizations are receiving provincial funding from the new Cyberviolence Prevention Grant to help young Islanders build safer and more respectful online communities.
Through the Interministerial Women's Secretariat, the province is investing $100,000 in community-led initiatives that will help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate digital spaces safely. The initiative is a key action under Prince Edward Island's Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Strategy and will support projects designed to prevent cyberbullying, promote healthy online behaviour and increase awareness of cyberviolence among youth.
"Digital spaces are an important part of everyday life for young people, offering opportunities to learn, connect and express themselves. These community-led projects will help equip young Islanders with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe online while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion and kindness in digital spaces."
- Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Jenn Redmond.
The grant program was developed in response to feedback gathered during consultations for the Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Strategy. Young people, parents, caregivers and community partners identified the need for stronger support, practical resources and greater awareness to address cyberviolence and its impacts.
More than half of parents and caregivers surveyed during the strategy's development reported that a young person in their care had experienced some form of cyberviolence. Funded projects include cyberbullying prevention, digital citizenship education, youth leadership development, and resources tailored to newcomer youth, LGBTQIA+ youth, and young people with learning disabilities.
“With this grant, STEAM PEI and the PEI IT Alliance are working together hosting Cyber Titans, a program to empower young Islanders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world,” said STEAM PEI director of partnership and development Emily Wood. “These learning opportunities will promote healthy online behaviours by allowing youth to develop the skills to recognize online vulnerabilities, understand the impact of their digital interactions, and make informed choices that contribute to safer, more respectful, and inclusive online communities across the Island.”
For more information on the Provincial Youth Cyberviolence Prevent Strategy and resources on cyber safety, visit cybersafecarepei.ca.
Media contact:
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Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning
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Backgrounder:
Cyberviolence Prevention Grant Recipients 2026
Learning Disabilities Association of PEI; for their project: Cyber Violence Prevention for those with Learning Disabilities, a project that will enhance awareness, education, and action toward preventing cyberviolence in Prince Edward Island by delivering targeted, accessible training and resources focused on youth with learning disabilities.
Amount: $8,000
Chinese Society of PEI: for their project, Safe Screens PEI: Chinese Youth Against Cyberviolence; a six-month bilingual prevention project for Chinese, immigrant, racialized and linguistically diverse youth in PEI, with priority for girls and young women.
Amount: $10,000
PEERS Alliance; for their project: Building Resillience: An Anti Cyber violence campaign, where workshops will be developed for various demographics within the LGBTQIA+ Demographic and be presented to various focus groups with both organizations and community members to gain a broader understanding of the specific kinds of rhetoric individuals are being subjected to.
Amount: $15,000
Sport PEI: for their project; Play with Respect. Post with Respect, where SPORT PEI will create a province-wide awareness campaign and host Community Engagement Activations promoting positive digital cultures and encourage respectful online behavior. The project will also develop a Digital Playbook, providing tips on communication best practices, platform guidance, sample templates, reporting information and educational resources for athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and families.
Amount: $15,000
Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island: for their project Earlier Education, Stronger Prevention: Expanding Cyberbullying Intervention; a project that will create an interactive, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate educational resource for PEI youth aged 10-11 and deliver the pilot workshop meeting the Health & Phys Ed. curriculum outcomes for grades 5-6.
Amount: $17,250
East Prince Women’s Information Centre (EPWIC): for their project, Youth Creating Healthy Digital Spaces & Culture, where EPWIC and Generation XX will create a Youth Digital Leadership Team and Speakers Bureau in response to PEI’s Provincial Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Strategy.
Amount: $17,250
S.T.E.A.M. PEI: for their project, Cyber Titans. Cyber Titans in partnership with the PEI IT Alliance which will empower PEI youth to prevent cyberviolence by building the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to become responsible digital citizens. The program combines hands-on cybersecurity training with education on cyber ethics, online safety, cyberbullying, harassment, image-based abuse, and the consequences of harmful online behaviour.
Amount: $17,500