Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program

Deadline: 31-Jan-25

The Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program (NLMGP) is a funding program that provides financial assistance to support eligible applicants as they develop, plan, and host initiatives that promote and celebrate cultural diversity in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Objectives

The objectives of the NLMGP are to:
- Celebrate and contribute to cultural diversity in Newfoundland and Labrador;
- Promote awareness and participation in cultural events, celebrations, and holidays across the province;
- Increase awareness and understanding of cultural differences in Newfoundland and Labrador communities;
- Promote efforts to confront and address racism and discrimination through public education and awareness;
- Deepen intercultural and interfaith understanding within and between population groups;
- Create avenues for cultural groups and organizations to educate other residents about their specific cultures and to engage in culture-specific celebrations;
- Promote and encourage local understanding of newcomers’ positive contributions to the society, culture, and economy of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Funding Information

Grants are available up to $1,500.

What activities can be funded?

Successful applications to NLMGP will be those that:
- Help provide exposure to cultural diversity and understanding of cultural differences in Newfoundland and Labrador communities through intercultural exchanges;
- Create an avenue for cultural groups and/or organizations to educate other residents on their specific cultures, as well as engage them in culture-specific celebrations;
- Promote and encourage local understanding of the benefits newcomers and their accompanying cultural backgrounds bring to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy and culture; and/or,
- Provide space for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to discuss and engage on the goals of addressing racism and discrimination, including through community educational activities.