Gender | Equity | Diversity | Inclusion & Community Enhancement Program

Guidelines  Application  Letter of Support

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 opened August 2, 2024, and closed at 11:59 PM on September 27, 2024.

How to Apply

Please follow the Application Guide to develop your project proposal. The Program Guidelines will be very helpful to better understand the types of projects that are eligible. If you are partnering with another organization to deliver the proposed project, you must fill in the Letter of Support Template and submit it with your application. Once complete, applications may be submitted by email to GEDI@gov.pe.ca

Accessibility

Please speak with the Program Coordinator if you require accessibility accommodations to overcome barriers related to filling out or submitting this application such as lack of computer, printer, or internet access; the assistance of a reader or a scribe to complete your application; or for other types of supports upon request.  

Contact

Please send any program-related inquiries to GEDI@gov.pe.ca or (902) 213-2995