Deadline: August 29, 2025
Applications are open for the National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) Projects Grants 2025. The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants are one way that the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination.
The CRRF works to strengthen the social fabric of society by supporting, enabling and convening community groups and organizations through grants, services, and network of public, research, and community partners. One of the most important ways that the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) fights racism in Canada is through the National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF).
NARF supports their commitments to build a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society by strengthening the capacity of racialized communities, religious minority groups, and Indigenous people to carry out their own work to combat racism and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, learning, and sharing with the broader public. Over the past 4 years, they have contributed approximately $11 million to support the powerful work of nearly 600 organizations across Canada.
Themes
Projects 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
- Available funding for any proposed project can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $125,000.
Eligibility
Projects 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 Métis organizations;
- Canadian non-Federal public institutions such as municipalities, provincial institutions, boards of education, schools, colleges and universities;
- Labour organizations.
Application
The CRRF is accepting applications from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada. These projects must be implemented between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027.
For more information, visit NARF Projects Grants.
