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COMMUNITY: Government grants $400,000 for projects to foster equality, reduce discrimination

            (AlbertaIndex, July 26, Thursday) --- The Alberta government has granted more than $400,000 to 12 organizations to undertake projects that support the participation of all Albertans in the social, cultural, political and economic life of the province.

            The projects range from helping immigrant and refugee youth speak about discrimination issues, to developing a human trafficking protocol for the province.
           
“Building welcoming and inclusive communities is critical to Alberta’s success,” said Hector Goudreau, Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture, responsible for human rights.
            “These projects are examples of how the Government of Alberta is working with communities to further improve the quality of life for all Albertans.”
            The grants, provided through the Alberta government’s Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund, help organizations make changes in their communities that will foster equality, promote fairness, and encourage the inclusion of all Albertans. The $2.2 million Education Fund receives an annual allotment from the Alberta Lottery Fund.
            Grant applications are accepted until May 1 for projects that begin the following August or later, and until October 1 for projects that begin the following January or later. The applications are reviewed by an advisory committee chaired by Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA for Edmonton-Castle Downs.
            “Helping build the skills and resources of community organizations and public institutions is important in eliminating the barriers to full participation,” said Lukaszuk. “These grants give organizations the ability to develop and deliver effective initiatives to make it easier for members to contribute fully to our province.”
            Additional information about the Education Fund is available on the Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture website at www.tprc.alberta.ca/educationfund or by contacting a grant consultant at (403) 297-8407 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access).

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