Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

This federal program supports efforts to address discrimination and promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural understanding in Canada. It provides funding through three distinct streams: Events, Projects, and Community Capacity Building.

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Funding Amount

  • Events stream:
    • Up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $100,000
  • Projects stream:
    • Up to $200,000 in grants or up to $1,000,000 in contributions per project
  • Community Capacity Building stream:
    • Up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $100,000
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    Eligible Applicants

  • Events stream:
    • Indigenous and Canadian organizations
    • Municipalities or townships with populations under 10,000
  • Projects stream:
    • Indigenous and Canadian not-for-profits
    • Crown corporations
    • Provincial, territorial, municipal, or regional governments
  • Community Capacity Building stream:
    • Indigenous and Canadian not-for-profit organizations
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    Eligible Activities

  • Events stream:
    • Hosting public events that encourage intercultural or interfaith understanding
  • Projects stream:
    • Creating collaborative initiatives that address discrimination
    • Developing educational resources, workshops, and support services
  • Community Capacity Building stream:
    • Strengthening internal governance
    • Enhancing organizational capabilities
    • Strategic planning for promoting equity and inclusion
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