Inter-Action: Canada’s New Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Program

Inter-Action, Canada’s new Multiculturalism Grants and Contribution Program, is administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

The Program supports CIC’s mandate and the Canadian Multiculturalism Act by assisting the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities and their contributions to building an integrated and socially cohesive society.

There are two Inter-Action funding streams:

Inter-Action Projects

The Inter-Action Projects stream provides funding for long-term, multi-year community development/engagement projects to promote integration. Applications are usually considered during a Call for Proposals process.

The Call for Proposals, under the Inter-Action Projects stream for 2010-2011, is now closed. Project proposals which receive funding over $25,000 will be posted in CIC’s Proactive Disclosure.

Information about future Calls for Proposals will be posted when available. If you are interested in receiving updates, contact us by sending an email to the appropriate regional office.

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Funding Guidelines – Inter-Action (Projects) (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Inter-Action Events

The Inter-Action Events stream provides funding to community based events that foster one or more of the following:

  • Intercultural/interfaith understanding
  • Civic memory and pride
  • Respect for core democratic values

The primary intention is to create concrete opportunities for interaction among cultural and faith communities. Events should be intended for and open to all Canadians.

Applications are considered year round.

Applications will now be accepted for the Inter-Action Events stream!

For details on how to apply see:

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Funding Guidelines – Inter-Action (Events) (PDF, 1.5 MB)
General Application Form (GAF) [IMM 5639] (PDF, size: 1.8 MB)

Completed applications must be sent both by regular mail and electronically to the appropriate regional or national office. Applications are considered year round.