Event and Youth Initiative Grants

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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 listed below and designed to achieve one or more of the expected results.

Please read through these guidelines for a clear understanding of the Events and Youth Initiative Program:

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.

Events and Youth Initiatives must achieve one or more of the following results:

Increase public awareness of public policy issues related to race relations, anti-racism, or anti-hate nationally, regionally, or in local communities.
Increase public awareness of Canada’s cultural diversity.
Increase awareness of factors such as race, culture, ethnicity, or religion that may be hindering full participation of the entire Canadian population in society and the economy.
Increase knowledge and capacity within communities to address racism and discrimination.

Eligibility

This 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,
Grassroot groups or grassroot organizations defined as community-based collectives addressing issues at the local, regional or national level,
Student groups as recognized by their affiliated University or College,
Labour organizations.

This funding is not available to:

For-profit organizations,
Federal institutions,
Individuals,
Organizations whose purpose is solely related to political activity, as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Available Funding and Flow of Funds

Available funding for any proposed Event or Youth Initiative is up to a maximum of $10,000. Applicants will only be eligible for funding under the Event and Youth Initiative for one application.

The CRRF will work with successful applicants to establish the flow of funds according to deliverables. The CRRF will provide 80% of funds upon contract signing. The remaining 20% of funds will be released after the final report is submitted on the CRRF’s SurveyMonkey Apply platform. Final reports must be submitted within 60 days following project completion and approved by the CRRF monitoring team.

Applications for initiatives currently receiving funding through either the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (formerly known as Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives or CSMARI) or the Anti-Racism Action Program (ARAP) – administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage – will only be considered if the application is to extend or expand the existing initiative.

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Expenses

Eligible expenses

Expenses for Events and Youth Initiatives can include:

Personnel and staffing costs,
Program costs such as speaker honoraria, venue related expenses, equipment, marketing and communications, catering, transportation, etc,
Overhead and administrative costs directly associated with Events or Youth Initiatives can be requested to a maximum of 15% of the total budget. Overhead and administrative costs include: supervision, bookkeeping/accounting, audit expenses, telephone/internet, etc.

Ineligible expenses

Expenses for Events and Youth Initiatives cannot include:

Costs (e.g., loans, grants, or scholarships) that are related to direct financial assistance in the form of payments to individuals or families,
Partisan political activity that directly or indirectly promotes a political candidate or party,
Ongoing occupancy costs,
Services covered by provincial health authorities,
Services provided by medical professionals or regulated health professionals other than social workers or social service workers,
Support of operating deficit,
Purchase of investment in real property (real estate, land, building, etc.),
Cost of alcoholic beverages,
Basic shelter beds or transitional housing beds.

Questions and Contact

For further information, please contact us at grants@crrf-fcrr.ca. Be sure to write “National Anti-Racism Fund Application” in the subject line of your email.

View our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

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