LaidLaw Foundation

Across Ontario, young people are addressing the trauma of racial inequity in their communities, schools and workplaces. Youth are confronting systemic racism in an effort to remove barriers in the institutions they navigate and the resources they access. Among the challenges imposed by COVID-19, there is emerging evidence that indicates racial disparities in accessing culturally relevant mental health support for communities of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. The Laidlaw Foundation is offering PopUP Grants up to $5,000 to support projects and events created by young people that address the links between racial equity and youth mental health.