IDPAD Youth Grant Program

2025 IDPAD Youth Grant

The City’s annual International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Youth Grant is now closed for applications. A total of $25,000 is available for projects that support and empower youth of African descent with safe spaces, leadership and educational initiatives, cultural events and projects to foster confidence and combat systemic racism. This is the fourth year this grant has been offered. 

Please check back here in mid-December 2025 to learn about the successful applicants.
Questions: Email IDPADgrants@victoria.ca
 

Background

To address anti-black racism, City Council adopted the International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024. Established in fall 2021, the City’s IDPAD Advisory Committee supports the Decade’s three themes: recognition, justice and development.

2024 IDPAD Youth Grant Recipients

In 2024, five projects received a total of $25,000 in funding through the City’s third IDPAD Youth Grant. Learn more about the grant recipients, their projects and allocated funding.

2023 IDPAD Youth Grant Recipients

In 2023, five projects received a total of $25,000 in funding through the City’s second IDPAD Youth Grant. Learn more about the grant recipients, their projects and allocated funding.

2022 IDPAD Youth Grant Recipients

In 2022, four projects received a total of $25,000 in funding through the City’s first IDPAD Youth Grant. Learn more about the grant recipients, their projects and allocated funding.