Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G)  4.0 Deadline Approaches

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) is offering $8 million in funding through its Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G.) 4.0 to support Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving (B3) nonprofits and charities across Canada. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $30,000 for core operations, $80,000 to launch or expand programs, or $200,000 for community spaces and capital projects. Funding supports initiatives focused on combating anti-Black racism and improving social and economic outcomes for Black communities. Applications close October 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PT, so review the eligibility criteria and application guidelines to prepare your submission. Learn more about this grant and others with fast approaching deadlines!

✨  Test Your Knowledge  ✨

Q1 Before becoming Ontario’s first Black Lieutenant Governor, Lincoln Alexander achieved which federal political first?

A) Canada’s first Black senator
B) Canada’s first Black federal Cabinet minister
C) Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House
D) Canada’s first Black Supreme Court justice

Q2 Hogan’s Alley, once home to a vibrant Black community before being largely displaced by urban redevelopment, was located in which Canadian city?

A) Toronto
B) Montreal
C) Vancouver
D) Winnipeg

Q3 Which legendary Black Canadian jazz pianist was born in Montreal in 1925 and went on to win eight Grammy Awards? 

A) Oscar Peterson
B) Oliver Jones
C) Duke Ellington
D) Wynton Marsalis