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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call
Funding for community-led anti-hate projects
Last Update: May 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 10, 2025
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000,000 per project to support anti-hate initiatives in Canada. It funds community-led projects that prevent hate, build inclusion, and strengthen support networks.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 10, 2025
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mentorships and internships
- Skills development initiatives
- Development of learning materials, tools, and training sessions
- Network and partnership development
- Community meetings, workshops, and new diversity- and anti-hate-focused programs
Documents Needed
- Signed Application Form
- Signed Declaration/Attestation
- Balanced budget using the program template
- Signed Application Checklist
- Most recent financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations, associations, and unincorporated groups
- Canadian public institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and agencies
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous governments, band councils, and tribal councils
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that discriminate or promote intolerance, prejudice, or offensive content
- Organizations that undermine Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy
- Organizations that undermine the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Canadian Human Rights Act
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Consultant fees
- Office and equipment rental for the project
- Communications, publicity, and promotional materials
- Domestic travel, accommodation, hospitality, insurance, conference costs, evaluation, audit, facility rental, speakers’ fees, and overhead
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Board or governing body fees
- Capital costs, including renovations and computer equipment unless essential
- Annual general meetings and regular board meetings
- Ongoing production of newsletters, newspapers, magazines, journals, radio or TV broadcasts
- Fundraising activities and religious or politically partisan activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee against the program criteria.
- Eligibility and funding amounts are decided by the department and are final.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgment of receipt within two weeks.
- If approved as a contribution, a funding agreement is signed before payment.
- Interim reports and final reports may be required after approval.
Additional information
- Only one application may be submitted.
- Funding cannot be used for the same activities funded under other MARP components.
- Applicants must keep records for five years for audit purposes.
- Funding decisions are final.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call. 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 Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call?
This program provides up to $1,000,000 per project to support anti-hate initiatives in Canada. It funds community-led projects that prevent hate, build inclusion, and strengthen support networks.
How much funding can be received?
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 22, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call program?
To be eligible for the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call program, you must:
Project must match program objectives.
Complete signed application required.
Eligible Canadian organization or group.
What expenses are eligible under Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call?
Mentorships and internships
Skills development initiatives
Development of learning materials, tools, and training sessions
Network and partnership development
Community meetings, workshops, and new diversity- and anti-hate-focused programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at financementpmlcr-fundingmarp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call available?
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Hate Call program is available across Canada.