Applicatiosnare currently being accepted for the Government of Canada Events component - Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) provides funding for community-based events that promote intercultural and interfaith understanding, celebrate diversity, and address racism or discrimination in Canada.
Maximum per event, per fiscal year: $100,000
Maximum per recipient for recurring/multi-year events: $200,000
Total funding requested cannot exceed $200,000 for multi-year initiatives
Canadian not-for-profit organizations
Municipalities with populations up to 10,000
Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
Indigenous governments or councils
Event Requirements
Must be open to the general public
Facilitate positive interactions among diverse communities
Support engagement with cultural, religious, or ethnocultural identities
Apply for Government of Canada Events component - Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program