Funding directory

Canadian Heritage

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)

rolling Deadline June 10, 2026 Canada

About this grant

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) funds community-based initiatives that address systemic racism, discrimination, and hate, and promote intercultural understanding. It supports projects, events, organizational capacity building, and Holocaust remembrance. Eligible applicants include Canadian not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities under 10,000 population.

Who can apply

  • Canadian not-for-profit organizations, associations and unincorporated groups
  • Canadian incorporated and unincorporated municipalities and townships with a population of up to 10,000
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
  • Indigenous governments, band councils and tribal councils

Who cannot apply

  • Organizations or individuals that adopt racist, antisemitic or other forms of hateful content
  • For-profit organizations
  • Individuals (unless part of an eligible group)

Application process

  • Carefully read the application guidelines of the specific program component.
  • Obtain the funding application package from the relevant program component web page.
  • Complete the Application Form with a concise project title and description.
  • Present activities chronologically: planning, implementation, evaluation.
  • Include partner contributions if applicable.
  • Describe your organization's capacity and past achievements.
  • Complete the Budget Form, ensuring consistency with the application.
  • Sign the declaration and attestation.
  • Attach all required supporting documents.
  • Submit your application by email to the appropriate regional office.