Access, Equity and Human Rights Community Funding Program (AEHR)
The City's motto is "Diversity is our Strength". Toronto is a growing and changing community and its diversity has been celebrated as a key factor in ranking the city as a desirable place to live, visit and do business. While Toronto is well-respected as a welcoming city for diverse groups, there is need for continuing attention to ensure equity-seeking groups are able to participate fully in the social, economic and civic life of the community.
The funding provided through the AEHR program is used by community-based organizations and residents to act on human rights, accessibility, equity, discrimination and hate crime concerns in their neighbourhoods and communities. By providing funding to community organizations, the City is able to promote access, equity and respect for human rights in more ways than it would be able to accomplish on its own.
Information resources
The documents below were used for the 2013 funding cycle and are provided for information only.
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AEHR Investment Program guidelines | |
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Project Self-Assessment | Microsoft Word |
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Project submission questions (information only) | |
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Applicant profile questions (information only) | |
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Declaration of a Non-discrimination Policy | Microsoft Word |
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Organization budget (to be completed and attached to online application profile) | Microsoft Excel |
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Working with a trustee guide |
City of Toronto policies
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Detailed Chart of Accounts | |
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Toronto Grants Policy | |
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City of Toronto Grants Policy Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy and Guidelines | |
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City of Toronto Policy on Political Activities | |
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City of Toronto Conflict of Interest Policy for Staff | HTML |
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Anti-Hate Policy |
Contact us
Contact staff if you have any questions or to discuss your group's AEHR project idea. Staff can be reached at 416-392-9125 or by e-mail at cgis@toronto.ca. If your group receives Community Service Partnership (CSP) funding from the City please contact your Agency Review Officer directly.
AEHR Investment Grants for 2012
Click on the links below to view the funding decisions for the AEHR Investment Program in 2012:
- Access, Equity & Human Rights (AEHR) Program - 2012 Allocation Recommendations
- Access, Equity & Human Rights (AEHR) Program - 2012 Appeal Funding Allocations (PDF)
Information for funded groups
Please contact your Agency Review Officer if you have any questions about your project activities, the grant or the reporting requirements.
All reports for 2012 grant recipients are to be submitted using the online grant system by the deadline dates listed below.
| Project progress report due date: | February 1, 2013 |
| Project final report due date: | October 31, 2013 |
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