Deadline: 31-Jul-24
The National Anti-Racism Fund is now accepting applications for the second round of the Event and Youth Initiative Grants.
The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the ways that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination.
Themes and Objectives
- Events and Youth Initiatives 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.
Funding Information
- Available funding for any proposed Event or Youth Initiative is up to a maximum of $10,000.
- Applicants will only be eligible for funding under the Event and Youth Initiative for one application.
Results
- Events and Youth Initiatives 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- This funding is available to:
- Canadian registered charities (as recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency) and Canadian non-profit organizations and associations,
- First Nations, Inuit and Metis organizations,
- Canadian non-Federal public institutions such as municipalities, provincial institutions, boards of education, schools, colleges and universities,
- Grassroot groups or grassroot organizations defined as community-based collectives addressing issues at the local, regional or national level,
- Student groups as recognized by their affiliated University or College,
- Labour organizations.
Ineligible
- This funding is not available to:
- For-profit organizations,
- Federal institutions,
- Individuals,
- Organizations whose purpose is solely related to political activity, as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
For more information, visit NARF.