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Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Funding for not-for-profit organizations to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs
Helps Black-led non-profits in Southern Ontario provide business training, mentorship, and financial advice to Black entrepreneurs. Grants range from $250,000 to $3 million per project.
Non-repayable contribution funding for Black-led not-for-profit organizations to deliver high-impact business services, mentorship, networking, training, outreach, and capacity building for Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
Industries: not-for-profit, community economic development, business support services
Region: Southern Ontario
Demographics: Black-led organizations, organizations serving Black communities
Other Criteria: An incorporated not-for-profit organization in Canada or Ontario, Operates in southern Ontario, Primary focus is to support businesses and/or community economic development, Minimum two-thirds of leadership positions (directors, founders, etc.) are occupied primarily by people who self-identify as Black, Governance structure (volunteer committee, advisory board, eldership circle, etc.) is composed primarily of people who self-identify as Black (minimum two-thirds of positions), Mandate, activities, and outcomes are focused on supporting members of Black communities, Must deliver Business advisory services to help Black entrepreneurs and businesses develop business plans, grow, and access new markets, Must foster entrepreneurship through mentorship and training (e.g., digital literacy, financial skills, etc.)
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