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Anti-Racism Action Program
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that reduce barriers to employment, including hiring, leadership training, and workplace skills training.
- Projects that promote interventions for youth and positive relationships with the criminal justice system.
- Projects that promote participation and reduce barriers in community sport, arts, and culture.
- Projects that target online hate and promote digital literacy.
Documents Needed
- ARAP Application Form
- ARAP Budget Form
- Recent financial statements
- Legal constitution, bylaws, and incorporation documents
- Letters of support from project partners, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian Indigenous organizations
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations and associations
- Non-federal Canadian public institutions
- Provincial, territorial, municipal, and regional governments and their agencies
Who is not eligible
- Organizations and individuals that espouse racist, antisemitic, or other hateful content
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, benefits, and consultant fees directly related to the project.
- Travel and accommodation within Canada.
- Hospitality for workshop participants, promotion and communication, evaluation and audit, and insurance for public events.
- Rental of office space and equipment not normally used in daily operations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Director’s fees for volunteer board or governing body members.
- Annual general meetings or regular executive board meetings, including related travel.
- Ongoing production of newsletters, newspapers, magazines, journals, or radio and television broadcasts.
- Capital costs or expenditures.
- In-kind expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed against the program’s objectives, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria.
- Applications are compared with other eligible applications and prioritized based on available funds.
- Applicants are notified of the decision, which is final for eligibility and funding amounts.
- If approved, a funding agreement is signed before payment is issued.
- Interim reports may be required during the project, and a final report is required at the end.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Anti-Racism Action Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Anti-Racism Action 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 Anti-Racism Action Program?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Anti-Racism Action Program Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Anti-Racism Action Program program?
To be eligible for the Anti-Racism Action Program program, you must:
Canadian Indigenous organizations, not-for-profits, and public institutions
Projects aligned with employment, justice, or social participation
Complete application package required
What expenses are eligible under Anti-Racism Action Program?
Projects that reduce barriers to employment, including hiring, leadership training, and workplace skills training.
Projects that promote interventions for youth and positive relationships with the criminal justice system.
Projects that promote participation and reduce barriers in community sport, arts, and culture.
Projects that target online hate and promote digital literacy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Anti-Racism Action Program?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at pch.antiracism-antiracisme.pch@canada.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Anti-Racism Action Program available?
The Anti-Racism Action Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Anti-Racism Action Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Anti-Racism Action Program is a Grant and Funding