Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Canadian Heritage supports not-for-profits and Indigenous groups across Canada through grants and contributions for anti-racism projects, multiculturalism events, and organizational capacity building.
Eligibility Requirements
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations, associations and unincorporated groups
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations (First Nations, Inuit and Metis)
- Indigenous governments, band councils and tribal councils
- Canadian incorporated and unincorporated municipalities and townships with a population of up to 10,000 (Events component only)
- Organizations and individuals that adopt racist, antisemitic or other hateful content are not eligible
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Amount varies by component; not published on the program pages.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Multiple component intakes. Events (2026-2027): Oct 15–Nov 26, 2025; Jan 7–Feb 18, 2026; Apr 29–Jun 10, 2026. Projects/Anti-Racism Call: July 3–Sept 8, 2026 (solicited process). OCB: currently closed.
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipThree components with different rules: Events now runs on scheduled intake windows (and the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal for Events is currently unavailable — request the Application and Budget forms from your regional office and submit by email); the Projects / Anti-Racism Call is a SOLICITED process, so an uninvited application will not be accepted; Organizational Capacity Building is closed. Unincorporated groups are eligible — incorporation is NOT required.
Application Playbook
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Required Documents 4
Deadline Notes
Multiple component intakes. Events (2026-2027): Oct 15–Nov 26, 2025; Jan 7–Feb 18, 2026; Apr 29–Jun 10, 2026. Projects/Anti-Racism Call: July 3–Sept 8, 2026 (solicited process). OCB: currently closed.
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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