The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants (Up to $125,000)

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About The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants

The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants are one way that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination.

The CRRF works to strengthen the social fabric of our society by supporting, enabling and convening community groups and organizations through our grants, services, and network of public, research, and community partners. One of the most important ways that the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) fights racism in Canada is through their National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF).  

NARF supports their commitments to build a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society by strengthening the capacity of racialized communities, religious minority groups, and Indigenous people to carry out their own work to combat racism and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, learning, and sharing with the broader public.  Over the past 4 years, they have contributed approximately $11 million to support the powerful work of nearly 600 organizations across Canada.  

They are excited to announce that they are once again accepting applications from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada to be supported by NARF in 2025/2026. In this round of funding, they will allocate $2.2 million in NARF grant funding towards anti-racism projects in Canada. 

Projects must align with one or more of the following themes and objectives: 

• Systemic racial barriers: Reducing barriers to inclusion by addressing systemic racism in education, healthcare, the justice system, public services, employment, and public life. 
• Research and education: Promoting and increasing availability and accessibility of data, evidence, and community insights on race relations in Canada. 
• Public awareness: Informing public policies by highlighting systemic and institutional barriers. 
• Cultural and intercultural community-building: Creating cross-cultural opportunities through discussions and dialogue on race and religion, building awareness, and collaborations. 

Projects must achieve one or more of the following results: 

• Increase public awareness of public policy issues related to race relations, anti-racism, or anti-hate nationally, regionally, or in local communities. 
• Increase public awareness of Canada’s cultural diversity. 
• Increase awareness of factors such as race, culture, ethnicity, or religion that may be hindering full participation of the entire Canadian population in society and the economy. 
• Increase knowledge and capacity within communities to address racism and discrimination. 

• Sponsor Organisation: The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)

Benefits of The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants

Available funding for any proposed project can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $125,000

Eligible Expenses for Project Funding can Include:

• Personnel and staffing costs 
• Project costs such as workshop and meeting costs, speaker honoraria, venue-related expenses, equipment, marketing and communications, catering, transportation, etc. 
• Purchased services such as services of consultants/contractors/subject matter experts specifically relating to the delivery of the project 
• Evaluation costs such as project evaluation, survey administration, focus groups, and evaluation reporting 
• Overhead and administrative costs directly associated with the project delivery can be requested to a maximum of 15% of the total budget. Overhead and administrative costs include supervision, bookkeeping/accounting, audit expenses, telephone/internet, etc.  

The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants Requirements

1. Canadian registered charities (as recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency) and Canadian non-profit organizations and associations 
2. First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations 
3. Canadian non-Federal public institutions such as municipalities, provincial institutions, boards of education, schools, colleges and universities 
4. Labour organizations 

Non-Eligible for Projects Funding

• For-profit organizations 
• Federal institutions 
• Individuals 
• Organizations whose purpose is solely related to political activity, as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency 
• Grassroots organizations 

 

Application Date and Process

NARF Projects Funding has a two-step application process:

• Expression of Interest (EOI) 
• Full Application. 

To submit an EOI application: 

• Go to their application portal, create a profile, or use an existing profile and complete the online application form

• Complete and submit the EOI application form.

• Attach your most recent annual financial statements (2 years) or your financial letter of explanation if you are a newly incorporated organization (less than 2 years old). They encourage financial statements to be audited if your annual revenues are more than $250K

• The CRRF’s SurveyMonkey Apply grant platform will accept EOI applications from June 25, 2025 to August 29, 2025. Applications will only be accepted via the platform. The applicant/user submitting the application must be a staff or board member of the organization, with authority to submit an application

Click here to access the application portal 

 

 

Application Deadline

29 August, 2025

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