 Funding Opportunities and Announcements |
| On behalf of the Government of Canada’s Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat (ARSEC), we are pleased to share details about several upcoming funding opportunities and announcements. ARSEC continues to lead in the coordination and implementation of Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2028, through an ongoing whole of government approach that sees us collaborating with partners, stakeholders, government departments and all sectors of society to achieve meaningful results. We appreciate your continued dedication to this vital work and look forward to your participation in these initiatives. If you have questions or need further information, please contact us. Best regards, The Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat Employment and Social Development Canada Government of Canada |
 Funding Opportunities Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers The Worker Retention Grant (WRG) is designed to enable employers with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement who commit to fostering training opportunities to provide additional income support to their Employment Insurance (EI) eligible employees who are working reduced hours and are on training. Application period: February 16, 2026, to December 31, 2026, at 3 pm EST. If you have questions, please send an email to EDSC.DGOP.DMPJ.SMET-WRG.WDY.POB.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca. Canadian Heritage Canada Arts Training Fund The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) supports arts training in Canada and contributes to the development of future artists and cultural leaders. Funding priorities are Indigenous and equity arts training. Application deadline: May 15 2026. If you have questions, please send an email to fondsducanpoursecdesarts-canartstrainingfund@pch.gc.ca. Community Anniversaries – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Building Communities through Arts and Heritage – Community Anniversaries component provides funding to local groups for non-recurring local events, with or without a minor capital project. Application deadline: May 31 2026 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. If you have questions, please send an email to dcap-bcah@pch.gc.ca. Endowment Incentives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund Canada Cultural Investment Fund — Endowment Incentives component encourages private donors to contribute to endowment funds for not-for-profit professional arts organizations, so they can access new sources of funding in the future. Application deadline: December 1 2026. If you have questions, please send an email to patrimoinecanadienfcic-canadianheritageccif@pch.gc.ca. International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability — Hosting Program The International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability (IMGAPPD) component of the Hosting Program provides competitive opportunities for designated, under-represented groups in Canada that face systemic barriers to sport participation. Application deadline: December 1 2026. If you have questions, please send an email to sportcanada@pch.gc.ca. Trade Commissioner Service Canadian Quantum Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to South Korea Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea, and in collaboration with the National Quantum Strategy Secretariat in Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), invites you to apply to participate in the ”Canadian quantum technology innovation R&D partnering delegation to South Korea” under the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP). Deadline: April 12, 2026. If you have questions, please send an email to innovation@international.gc.ca. CanExport SMEs The CanExport SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) program offers competitive funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets. Deadline: May 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM (ET). If you have questions, please send an email to canexportsmes@international.gc.ca. National Research Council Canada Canada – South Korea 2026-2027 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Working together, the governments of Canada and South Korea aim to foster and support collaborative industrial research and development (R&D) projects with high potential for commercialization. This competitive call for proposals is open to organizations from Canada and South Korea that wish to form project consortia to conduct collaborative projects focused on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services. Application deadlines Canadian registration deadline: April 7, 2026 Canadian expression of interest deadline: April 21, 2026 International consortium project proposal deadline: June 26, 2026 F or more information, please contact Qing Yu, National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, at Qing.Yu@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or Ha Yun Roh, Researcher at the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), at hyr@kiat.or.kr. Announcements Statistics CanadaTrends in the wealth gap between immigrant and Canadian-born families from 2016 to 2023 Release date: March 25, 2026. Criminal court outcomes of Black accused persons in Canada Release date: March 24, 2026. Portrait of Canadian emigration Release date: March 18, 2026. Labour Force Survey, February 2026 Release date: March 13, 2026. Representation of women on boards of directors and in officer positions, 2023 Release date: March 11, 2026. Canadian HeritageStatement by Minister Miller on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Release date: March 21, 2026. Statement by Minister Miller on Eid al-Fitr Release date: March 19, 2026. Statement by Minister Miller on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia Release date: March 15, 2026. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Government of Canada raises the federal minimum wage Release date: March 24, 2026. Government of Canada extends financial supports for post-secondary students Release date: March 23, 2026. Government of Canada extends Work-Sharing temporary flexibilities to help employers and workers avoid mass layoffs Release date: March 11, 2026. Workforce training in Quebec: Governments of Canada and Quebec announce funding for sustainable jobs Release date: March 9, 2026. Government of Canada announces significant investment to strengthen workforce development across key economic sectors Release date: March 9, 2026. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Statement from Minister Metlege Diab on the Auditor General of Canada’s report on international student reforms Release date: March 23, 2026. Canada is celebrating the Francophonie and investing in new initiatives to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec Release date: March 20, 2026. New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers Release date: March 13, 2026. Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures Release date: March 7, 2026. Prairies Economic Development Canada Canada Government of Canada announces support for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan Release date: March 26, 2026. Women and Gender Equality Canada The federal government engages men and boys to create safer communities, workplaces, and families Release date: March 16, 2026. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Secretary of State Belanger highlights the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Release date: March 5, 2026. Public Safety Canada Legislation that strengthens the immigration system and border security receives Royal Assent Release date: March 27, 2026. Government of Canada supports Jewish communities to protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes Release date: March 11, 2026. Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Statement by Minister Ali on the tabling of the Employment Equity in the Public Service annual report for 2024-25 Release date: March 2, 2026. Thank youThank you for your interest in The Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat. We look forward to continue collaborating with you. |
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