Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events
Last Update: August 4, 2025
Canada
Supports community events advancing inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
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.
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:
$ 24,800
Organizing a bilingual pride parade and inclusion resource fair
$ 22,400
Running a week-long series on Asian Heritage through arts events
$ 28,150
Organizing an Indigenous and newcomer cultural exchange festival
$ 18,300
Launching a multicultural film screening and panel discussion series
$ 23,980
Hosting a Black History Month panel on systemic discrimination
$ 20,920
Community summit tackling Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in schools
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.
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