The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)’s National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) is once again calling for funding applications from organizations across Canada who are planning anti-racist events and youth initiatives in 2024-2025.
If your organization wishes to seek funding for events or youth initiatives that will take place between mid-September 2024 and June 30, 2025, applications must be submitted by 8:59 PM Pacific time on July 31, 2024.
For those interested in learning more, please register for upcoming virtual NARF information sessions, which will be held on June 19 (English) and June 20 (French).
The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the ways that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination.
Organizations should apply for a NARF Event and Youth Initiative Grant if they plan to host initiatives aligned with one or more of the key themes and objectives of CRRF designed to achieve one or more of the expected results.
Events are community-based, planned public, social, and/or learning occasions and activities relating to the themes and objectives of the National Anti-Racism Fund. Formats include conferences, summits, workshops, galas, festivals, exhibits, and reconciliation or intercultural activities.
Youth Initiatives are projects that are youth-led or focused on youth. Youth are defined as persons under the age of 30. Formats include conferences, summits, workshops, galas, festivals, exhibits, and reconciliation or intercultural activities.
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.