Gender | Equity | Diversity | Inclusion & Community Enhancement Program

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. For potential project ideas, please review the program guidelines. See what projects were funded by this program last year.

Funding Streams 2027

The three funding streams are:

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

For more information about these streams, please see the program guidelines.

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

• Any costs that do not directly contribute to the outcomes of the GEDI project.
• Infrastructural costs (e.g., new builds or upgrades/renovations to existing infrastructure). 
• Development of training for commercial purposes.

Funding

• Up to 100% of eligible project costs will be covered.
• There will be no limit on maximum dollars allowable per project. However, the project selection committee and the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning (WAL) have the authority to negotiate the scope, scale, and dollar allowance for each proposed project.
• Applications requesting $75,000 or more may be required to provide additional information.

Timeline

Application intake for 2027 projects opens August 5, 2026, and closes at 4:00 PM on September 23, 2026.

How to Apply

Please read through the Program Guidelines to learn about the eligibility criteria, potential project ideas, and ensure you understand what is required as part of your application. Then, fill out the GEDI & Community Enhancement Grant Program Application Form and the GEDI & Community Enhancement Project Budget, following the guidelines provided. 

A Letter of Support is required if you are:

 (1) Requesting $75,000 or more in project funding, or 

 (2) Partnering with another organization to deliver the proposed project. (If you are partnering with another organization to deliver this project, the letter of support must be signed by an authorized signer from the partner organization)

Accessibility

Please speak with the Program Coordinator, Becky Mullen, if you require accessibility accommodations related to filling out or submitting this application such as access to a computer, printer, or the internet; 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 contact the Program Coordinator, Becky Mullen, at (902) 213-1234