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Closed: 20 Oct 2025

Grant Funding

Black Entrepreneurship Program – Ecosystem Fund

By Government of Canada – Regional Development Agencies

Canada

Updated 21 August 2026

Funding Amount

CAD 250,000 – 189,000,000

About This Opportunity

Non-repayable support for Black-led not-for-profit organizations delivering mentorship, financial planning, business training, networking, incubation/acceleration and other business support services.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Black-led not-for-profit organizations under the regional delivery agency calls. Funding levels and application status depend on the regional call; current federal program is renewed through 2030.

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  1. Step 1

    Funding requirements

    Work out how much you need to raise and how long it lasts.

  2. Step 2

    Cash-flow forecast

    Show how the award would sit against income and costs.

  3. Step 3

    Market size

    Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM if the call asks for market evidence.

  4. Step 4

    Business readiness

    Check gaps before you spend time on a full application.

  5. Step 5

    Carbon and impact

    Capture environmental figures where the programme requires them.

  6. Step 6

    Find partners

    Browse the company directory if the call needs collaborators.

  7. Step 7

    AI grant writer

    Draft against your own project notes. Premium tool; not auto-filled from this call yet.

At a glance

Status
Closed
Timeline
Closed: 20 Oct 2025
Country
Canada
Amount
CAD 250,000 – 189,000,000
Applications
0
Official site
ised-isde.canada.ca
Posted August 2026