Competition

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

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. 

The NLMGP provides funding to non-profit organizations and community groups, Indigenous governments and organizations, municipalities, and public education institutions to plan and host events celebrating cultural diversity; deepen intercultural and interfaith understanding; and promote public awareness of and participation in cultural events, celebrations, and holidays. Special consideration is given to initiatives focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

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. 

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.