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Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Taking applications?
Apply through the funder’s page; no deadline stated
Read from the official page on October 14, 2026. Confirm the deadline on the official page before you apply.
- Amount
- Not stated on the page
- Cost share
- Not stated on the page
- Who can apply
- Non-profits and charities
- Where
- Anywhere in Canada
What it is
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program supports the mandate of the Department of Canadian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society.
Description from Canadian Heritage funding, the funder’s own list of programs. The Government of Canada’s Business Benefits Finder (list of July 17, 2025) doesn’t include it.
What applicants actually got
From the federal records of every agreement signed under this program.
- Agreements, last 12 months
- 591
- starting Oct 2025 or later
- Typical award
- $15K–$55K
- the middle half, since Oct 2023
- Median award
- $25K
- 1,930 agreements since Oct 2023
- All agreements
- 3,860
- $186M
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026. Filed as “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events” (Canadian Heritage, 1,209), “Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events” (Canadian Heritage, 1,055), “Multiculturalism Program” (Canadian Heritage, 913), “Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Projects” (Canadian Heritage, 184), “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Organizational Capacity Building” (Canadian Heritage, 151), “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - CAHAP - Projects” (Canadian Heritage, 128), “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - CAHAP - Events” (Canadian Heritage, 99), “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Projects” (Canadian Heritage, 80), “Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Community Capacity Building” (Canadian Heritage, 22), “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - NHRP - Projects (C)” (Canadian Heritage, 14), “Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Community Support for Black Canadian Youth” (Canadian Heritage, 2), “Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - NHRP - Projects (G)” (Canadian Heritage, 2), “Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora” (Canadian Heritage, 1).
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program, all years.
Plus 236 agreements ($7.7M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
Who got it in your province
Open a province to see the organizations there with the most funding under this program, all years.
Ontario1,141 agreements · $67M
Quebec1,108 agreements · $43.7M
British Columbia557 agreements · $26.3M
Alberta412 agreements · $17.5M
Manitoba129 agreements · $7.7M
Nova Scotia158 agreements · $6.5M
Saskatchewan83 agreements · $5.9M
New Brunswick132 agreements · $5.1M
Newfoundland and Labrador64 agreements · $2.3M
Prince Edward Island29 agreements · $1.3M
Northwest Territories15 agreements · $1.1M
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bac Upnorth | 6 | $553K |
| Arctic Afro Cultural Association (Aaca) | 4 | $200K |
| Dechinta Initiatives | 1 | $187K |
| Multicultural Community Of Yellowknife | 1 | $48K |
| Yellowknife Community Of Dance | 1 | $23K |
Nunavut12 agreements · $1M
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nunavut Black History Society | 7 | $464K |
| Pinnguaq Association | 3 | $280K |
| Kitikmeot Friendship Society | 1 | $193K |
| Kitikmeot Heritage Society | 1 | $100K |
Yukon20 agreements · $834K
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon Human Rights Commission | 1 | $116K |
| Carcross/Tagish First Nation | 1 | $45K |
| Yukon Status of Women Council | 1 | $33K |
| Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council | 1 | $30K |
| Arctic Caribbean Cultural Society | 1 | $20K |
| Yukon Punjabi Bhangra Society | 2 | $10K |
| Hidden Histories Society Yukon | 1 | $5,810 |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc. | Grant | $3,746 |
| Jul 2026 | Threads Of Power Foundation | Ubuntu Uptown Day Festival & Marketplace - White Rock Aug 2026Grant | $23,500 |
| Jul 2026 | Satnam Education Society Of British Columbia | Grant | $10,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Honouring Traditions & Reconciliation Society | Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Powwow & Artisian ExpoGrant | $22,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Conseil des Innus de Pessamit | Fête des Innus 2026Contribution | $15,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci | Festival Tewehikan de Wemotaci 2026Contribution | $10,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Comité d'accueil international des Bois-Francs | Fête de la diversité culturelle de Victoriaville et sa régionGrant | $15,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Chilliwack Community Arts Council | Chilliwack Mural Festival 2026Grant | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 24H ChronoSports | Journée sportive et familiale, rassembler pour promouvoir la mixité socialeGrant | $12,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Women Transforming Cities | Democratic Empowerment Workshop Series for Metro Vancouver Racialized and Newcomer CommunitiesGrant | $19,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Sihle Sizwe Vineyard Foundation | The Beat of ChangeContribution | $6,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Living With Mental Illness Foundation | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Dance West Network Society | Indigenous Artists, Multiple Communities: Matriarchs Uprising Festival on Ts’msyen Homelands, Prince Rupert, BC Nov 12-16 2026Grant | $20,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Calgary Catholic Immigration Society | Gathering Grounds: Cross Cultural Sharing Event SeriesGrant | $20,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Association Francomusik Alberta | Grant | $10,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Festival Accès Asie | Fleur de Lys, Fleur de thé 2026Grant | $20,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Big-Dreams Productions Inc. | African Festival 2026Contribution | $9,750 |
| Jun 2026 | Hope Blooms Youth Social Entrepreneurial Ventures Inc. | Summer Multicultural FestivalGrant | $10,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Fondation MUNTU | Arbre à Palabres MUNTU, je suis parce que nous sommesGrant | $10,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Urban Native Youth Association | Native Youth Day CelebrationContribution | $22,500 |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | $277K |
| 2018 | 263 | $3.5M |
| 2019 | 315 | $14.4M |
| 2020 | 100 | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 248 | $5.4M |
| 2022 | 633 | $45.7M |
| 2023 | 462 | $21.6M |
| 2024 | 742 | $43.5M |
| 2025 | 703 | $31.4M |
| 2026 | 389 | $18.8M |
The full record: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events, Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events, Multiculturalism Program, Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Projects, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Organizational Capacity Building, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - CAHAP - Projects, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - CAHAP - Events, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Projects, Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Community Capacity Building, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - NHRP - Projects (C), Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Community Support for Black Canadian Youth, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - NHRP - Projects (G), Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora.
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