Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program program?

To be eligible for the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program program, you must: • Organizations serving or supporting racialized and/or marginalized populations. • Projects must address racism and discrimination within Canada's health systems.

Q: Are women eligible for the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program program.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program program.

Last Update: September 29, 2025

Montreal, QC

Supports culturally safe, equitable health services for marginalized communities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,000,000

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Health Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program provided up to $1,000,000 in funding to support projects aimed at eliminating racism and discrimination within Canada’s health systems, with a focus on improving culturally safe, effective, and equitable care for racialized and marginalized populations. Eligible activities included community-driven training, curriculum development, resource creation, and policy evaluation to enhance accessibility, cultural safety, and inclusiveness in healthcare.

Financing terms and conditions

Project-specific funding amounts ranged from $68,675 to $1,000,000 per recipient organization.

Activities funded

Design and delivery of cultural safety and anti-racism training for health care professionals and staff.
Development and implementation of educational programs and curricula that promote culturally safe health services for Indigenous and marginalized populations.
Creating and piloting tools and resources to improve cultural safety standards, accreditation, and evaluation in health care settings.
Engaging with Indigenous and racialized communities to co-develop strategies addressing systemic racism and improving access to health services.
Establishing and enhancing culturally appropriate health care models and support systems within health organizations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 900,000

Creation of cultural safety training modules for hospital staff

$ 950,000

Co-development of anti-discrimination policies in community clinics

$ 700,000

Indigenous-led workshops on traditional healing practices in clinics

$ 480,000

Youth-led engagement for racial equity in mental health services

$ 835,000

Development of virtual resource hub for culturally safe healthcare

$ 640,000

Pilot program for equity evaluation tools in health services

Eligibility

The applicant organization must support or serve racialized and/or marginalized populations in Canada.
The project must address racism and discrimination in Canada's health systems.
The initiative should contribute to culturally safe, inclusive, and equitable health services.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations serving Indigenous and racialized communities
Health care organizations and hospitals
Universities and academic health programs
Professional health associations
Community health centres and friendship centres

Eligible expenses

Salaries and benefits for staff involved in developing and delivering training and educational programs.
Costs for designing, implementing, and evaluating cultural safety curricula and training materials.
Fees for consultants, knowledge keepers, or facilitators providing expertise or leading workshops and sessions.
Expenses related to hosting engagement sessions, workshops, or knowledge-gathering events.
Development and production of educational resources, toolkits, and curricula (including printed and digital materials).
Travel and accommodation costs for project staff and participants involved in project implementation.
Community outreach and engagement expenses such as communications and promotional materials.
Evaluation, data collection, and reporting costs related to measuring project outcomes.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations located and operating across provinces and territories in Canada, including Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Yukon.

Additional information

The program's contribution funding has been fully distributed and is no longer accepting applications.
All funded projects were required to align with outcomes promoting culturally safe and inclusive health services for racialized and marginalized communities.
The program was part of the federal government’s commitment to addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
Funded initiatives support broader federal strategies to address racism and gender-based violence in Canadian health systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program?

Design and delivery of cultural safety and anti-racism training for health care professionals and staff. Development and implementation of educational programs and curricula that promote culturally safe health services for Indigenous and marginalized populations. Creating and piloting tools and resources to improve cultural safety standards, accreditation, and evaluation in health care settings. Engaging with Indigenous and racialized communities to co-develop strategies addressing systemic racism and improving access to health services. Establishing and enhancing culturally appropriate health care models and support systems within health organizations.