Competition

* Unless explicitly noted, all times indicated for deadlines are for the appropriate NL timezone (NST or NDT)

The Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) provides funding to community-based events that:

• – promote intercultural or interfaith understanding

• – promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination

• – celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament

Expected results are that participants and communities will gain knowledge, develop strategies and take action to:

• – increase awareness of Canada’s cultural diversity

• – increase awareness of issues affecting full participation in society and the economy, related to culture, ethnicity and/or religion

• – increase capacity within communities to address racism and discrimination

The Events component is actively seeking proposals that will include one or both of the following funding priorities, based on emerging governmental priorities. Funding priority may be given to:

• Initiatives that support community-led efforts to counter hate, misinformation, and polarization by fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and civic engagement. These public events aim to equip communities to recognize misinformation and hate-motivated actions and encourage the development of critical thinking leading to stronger social cohesion.

• Initiatives that foster human connection, civic participation, and a shared sense of belonging by bringing communities together through inclusive and interactive gatherings across the country. Activities such as cultural and/or intergenerational dialogue and participatory forums help reduce social isolation and build meaningful ties between people of diverse backgrounds. These efforts cultivate a Canada where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued, reinforcing equity and advancing the vision of a strong, vibrant, and united nation.

Please contact your Canadian Heritage regional office for a copy of the revised Application Form and Budget Form.

The 2026-2027 intake dates are as follows:

Intake 1 – Apply for events taking place in April, May, June, July 2026 Opens October 15, 2025 – application deadline November 26, 2025, 5:00pm (AST), 5:30 (NT)

Intake 2 – Apply for events taking place August, September, October, November 2026 Opens January 7, 2026 – application deadline February 18, 2026, 5:00pm (AST), 5:30 (NT)

Intake 3 – Apply for events taking place December 2026, January, February, March 2027 Opens April 29, 2026 – application deadline June 10, 2026, 5:00pm (AST), 5:30 (NT)

In addition to the external funding agency’s submission procedures, this opportunity must also be submitted for Departmental, HSS Faculty, and Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) institutional reviews and approvals via Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). In order to facilitate the HSS Faculty’s administrative review, please ensure "Heather C. O'Brien (Grants Facilitator)" and “Matthew Milner (Grants Facilitator)” are added as "Team Members" on your RP file. 

In accordance with University-wide approval protocols, all tabs of the RP file must be completed, the completed application must be uploaded to the “Attachments” tab, all supporting documentation including support for cash and in-kind commitments and/or letters of support must also be uploaded, and “Submit” must be pressed prior to the HSS internal deadline listed below. HSS cannot guarantee completion of an administrative review for application files that are incomplete and/or are submitted after the HSS deadline. For more detailed submission instructions and information, please consult the HSS Research Support Services website.

If you plan to apply to this competition or other research funding opportunities (as either PI or CI), e-mail an HSS Grants Facilitator, Heather C. O’Brien (HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or 864-8603) or Matthew Milner (HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca or 864-8050), to notify the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of your intent to apply. E-mailing the intent to apply as early as possible will help to facilitate an efficient review. A Grants Facilitator can answer any questions you may have about internal or external submission procedures and may also be able to help with proposal development.