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Anti-Racism Action Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Anti-Racism Action Program provides funding of up to $500,000 per fiscal year to support initiatives that address barriers to employment, justice, and social participation for Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, and religious minorities. Eligible activities include projects focused on reducing barriers to hiring, leadership and skills training, promoting positive community relations with the justice system, and increasing participation in community sports, arts, and culture, as well as projects targeting online hate and digital literacy.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Initiatives that reduce barriers to employment for Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, or religious minorities, including hiring, leadership development, and workplace skills training projects.
- Programs promoting interventions for youth and fostering positive relationships between communities and the justice system.
- Activities enhancing participation and reducing barriers in community sports, arts, and cultural programming.
- Projects targeting online hate and promoting digital literacy within affected communities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 170,000
Technology workshops teaching digital literacy to Black youth
$ 180,000
Justice system mentorship for Indigenous and racialized youth
$ 200,000
Cultural festival promoting diversity among Muslim communities
$ 125,000
Leadership training for Indigenous women in arts administration
$ 95,000
Anti-racism training for local small business employees
$ 70,000
Community sports league for newcomer and refugee youth
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian Indigenous organization, Canadian not-for-profit organization or association, or a non-federal public institution in Canada (such as schools, colleges, universities, chambers of commerce, law enforcement, hospitals, or other health care institutions), or a provincial, territorial, municipal, or regional government or their agency.
- The proposed project must address barriers in at least one of the following themes: employment, justice, or social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, or religious minorities.
- The application must include all required supporting documentation, including recent financial statements, legal incorporation documents, and, if applicable, letters of support from project partners.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian Indigenous organizations
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations and associations
- Non-federal Canadian public institutions (boards of education, schools, colleges, universities, chambers of commerce, law enforcement and police agencies, hospitals, and other health care institutions)
- Provincial, territorial, municipal, and regional governments and their agencies
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or individuals that espouse racist, antisemitic, or other forms of hateful content.
- Federal government departments or agencies.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, benefits, and consultant fees directly related to the project.
- Travel and accommodation within Canada, not exceeding government business rates.
- Meals and refreshments for workshop participants (hospitality).
- Promotion and communication costs tied to the project.
- Project evaluation and audit expenses.
- Insurance for public events funded by the program.
- Rental of office space and equipment not normally used in daily operations (administration and overhead costs limited to 15% of project funding).
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (organizations and institutions operating within Canada, including Indigenous organizations, not-for-profits, and non-federal public institutions in any province or territory)
Selection criteria
- Demonstration of how the project contributes to one or more program objectives.
- Evidence of need and value-added for the proposed project.
- Applicant’s experience, resources, and capacity to carry out the project successfully.
- Clarity and connection between project activities and objectives, including clear identification of target beneficiaries.
- Reasonableness and detail of the proposed budget and anticipated results.
How to apply
1
Initiate contact and request package
- Contact the Anti-Racism Action Program to discuss your eligibility
- Request the application package
2
Review guidelines and eligibility
- Read the Application Guidelines thoroughly
- Ensure your project and organization meet all eligibility criteria
3
Prepare application and documents
- Complete the Anti-Racism Action Program Application Form
- Fill out the Budget Form accurately (balanced, no surplus or deficit)
- Gather supporting documents: recent financial statements, legal documents, and letters of support if applicable
4
Finalize and review application
- Sign and date the completed application form
- Ensure all documents are attached
5
Submit application package
- Submit the completed application package via email, mail, courier, or in-person
- Ensure submission is before the application deadline
Additional information
- Organizations receiving funding must respect the values of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
- If you receive $250,000 or more, submission of an audited financial report is required.
- Funding recipients must publicly acknowledge the Canadian government’s support in all communications, in both English and French.
- Recipients are required to maintain relevant records for five years for potential audits or program evaluations.
Contacts
pch.antiracism-antiracisme.pch@canada.ca
819-997-0055
