National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants

Eligibility

NARF Projects funding is open to:

• Canadian registered charities (as recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency) and Canadian non-profit organizations and associations.
• First Nations, Inuit and Metis organizations
• Canadian non-Federal public institutions such as municipalities, boards of education, schools, colleges and universities.
• Labour organizations

As an applicant organization, UCalgary is only be eligible for funding to a maximum of one application. If you are interested in applying to this program, please contact Maryam Tahir (maryam.tahir@ucalgary.ca)

Summary

Please note this entry has been updated for the 2024-25 competition in advance of the agency's call to nomination. Deadlines and details are subject to change.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is now accepting applications for the second round of our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada between March 2025 and March 2026. The Fund is one way that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination.

Organizations should apply for a NARF Projects grant if they plan to implement projects that are aligned with one or more of the key themes and objectives listed below and designed to achieve one or more of the expected results.

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.

In addition, projects 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.

Overhead

15% Overhead and administrative costs directly associated with the project delivery 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.  

2024 Research Overhead Procedure Changes

All Principal Investigators, research staff, and leadership are encouraged to complete the training and quiz by September 1, 2024 when the new rates go into effect. Visit here for more information.

Pre-application deadlines

RSO internal deadline

Pre-application program deadline

Application deadlines

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

Please contact Maryam Tahir (maryam.tahir@ucalgary.ca) if you are planning on submitting an application. 

Full Application Stage

Full applications, plus approval in the Research Management System (RMS), will be required by RSO by noon on January 3, 2025.  Please be sure to select "Submitted for approvals" (Under Save & Progress) in RMS in good time to allow for approvals from your Department Head and/or ADR prior to the Research Services deadline. Consult your department and faculty for more information on their approval processes and timelines. .

Once your RMS record has been approved by Research Services, submit to the agency by their deadline on January 8, 2025.