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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports community events advancing inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events provides financial support for community-based events that foster intercultural and interfaith understanding, promote dialogue on multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion, or celebrate a community’s history and culture. Eligible activities include organizing events that address racism and religious discrimination, with funding amounts determined based on the scope and needs of each approved initiative.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Supporting volunteer engagement
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Organizing community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding.
- Hosting discussions and forums on multiculturalism, diversity, racism, and religious discrimination.
- Celebrating a community's history and culture, including heritage months recognized by Parliament.
- Supporting initiatives that address systemic racism, discrimination, or hate to promote sustainable change and inclusion.
- Implementing projects that build internal organizational capacity to advance anti-racism and foster diverse, equitable participation.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 23,980
Hosting a Black History Month panel on systemic discrimination
$ 28,150
Organizing an Indigenous and newcomer cultural exchange festival
$ 24,800
Organizing a bilingual pride parade and inclusion resource fair
$ 20,920
Community summit tackling Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in schools
$ 18,300
Launching a multicultural film screening and panel discussion series
$ 22,400
Running a week-long series on Asian Heritage through arts events
Eligibility
- The project must promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism, or religious discrimination, or celebrate a community’s history and culture (such as heritage months recognized by Parliament).
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations working for diversity and inclusion.
- Groups promoting multiculturalism or fighting against racism.
- Initiatives celebrating the history and culture of a community.
- Organizations involved in discussions about discrimination, diversity, or equity.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located anywhere in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Evaluation of requests based on program-specific evaluation criteria.
- Consideration of budget availability for the review of proposals.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility and alignment
- Review the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program Events component eligibility criteria
- Confirm that your organization and event align with program objectives
2
Select funding mechanism
- Choose the appropriate funding mechanism according to the event (call for proposals, continuous intake, etc.)
- Check for ongoing calls or submission deadlines on the program website
3
Prepare application documents
- Prepare all required documentation for the application package
- Ensure supporting materials demonstrate the event’s relevance to program aims
4
Submit the application
- Submit the complete application as directed by the program's chosen funding route
- Follow specific instructions for online or paper submission if applicable
5
Await results from program
- Wait for the evaluation of your application by the Department of Canadian Heritage
- Monitor communications for any requests for additional information
Additional information
- The program aligns with Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2028 and Canada's Action Plan on Combatting Hate.
- Funding is delivered through various mechanisms, including calls for proposals, continuous intakes, and expressions of interest processes.
- The National Holocaust Remembrance Program is a distinct component focused on Holocaust memory and combating antisemitism.
- Best practices for application preparation and public acknowledgement of Canadian Heritage support are available via official guidance material and video resources.
