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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports anti-racism, diversity, and organizational capacity building initiatives
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building provides financial support to eligible organizations aiming to advance anti-racism, promote diversity, and strengthen internal capacities. The grant funds initiatives such as projects, events, and organizational development that foster intercultural understanding and address systemic discrimination; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- 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
- 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
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Initiatives that address systemic racism, discrimination, or hate within communities to promote diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
- Projects that foster intercultural and interfaith understanding and advance anti-racism efforts.
- Organizational capacity-building activities aimed at strengthening internal structures to support multiculturalism and anti-racism objectives.
- Community events that encourage dialogue on multiculturalism, diversity, anti-racism, and religious discrimination, or celebrate cultural heritage.
- Research initiatives that help build understanding of challenges faced by equity-deserving groups.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an eligible organization seeking to build or strengthen internal capacity to advance anti-racism, foster diversity, and promote inclusion.
- The project must contribute to advancing anti-racism, promoting intercultural and interfaith understanding, providing equitable opportunities, or building understanding of disparities faced by equity-deserving populations.
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Organizations focused on anti-racism and multiculturalism initiatives
- Groups supporting ethnocultural diversity and inclusion
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations and communities across Canada.
How to apply
1
Identify funding opportunity
- Review the objectives and components of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)
- Verify eligibility requirements for funding
2
Confirm program alignment
- Select the appropriate funding component: Projects, Events, Organizational Capacity Building, or National Holocaust Remembrance Program
- Confirm alignment with program objectives and eligibility
3
Gather required information
- Determine applicable funding mechanism: call for proposals, continuous intake, or expression of interest
- Prepare necessary information and documents for your application
4
Complete application package
- Complete the application package according to program guidelines
- Utilize resources such as application tips and acknowledgement guides
5
Submit your application
- Submit the application according to the chosen funding mechanism’s guidelines
- Ensure submission by deadline if applicable
Additional information
- Funding is available through several mechanisms, such as calls for proposals, continuous intakes, and expressions of interest.
- Recipients may be invited to submit a full proposal following an expression of interest screening process.
- The program supports initiatives aligned with Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2028 and Action Plan on Combatting Hate.
- A new National Holocaust Remembrance Program is included under the same umbrella of funding opportunities.
