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October 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-Led and Community-Based Nonprofit
Foundation for Black Communities – Black Ideas Grant (B.I.G.) 4.0 (October 20, 2026) Focus: Strengthening the capacity, sustainability, and long-term impact of Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving organizations across...
Common Grant Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before You Submit
You put in the work, drafted the proposal, pulled together your numbers, and then you heard nothing. Or worse, you got the rejection email. The hard truth is that in many scenarios, grant applications are not turned down because...
September 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits
Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led/ B3 Non profits and Charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, scaling your impact, or need support for infrastructure and capacity-building, here new and ongoing ...
What We Stand For
Our Pillars
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, charity organization, driven by Black organizations across the country. We advance the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.
Total Health
Total Health
Developing a national action plan to improve the health and well-being of Black Canadians.
Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal Justice Reform
Addressing the impact of anti-Black racism in the criminal justice system.
Employment Development
Employment Development
Increasing access to training in traditional and untraditional sectors of work.
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning
Promoting excellence and eliminating systemic barriers to success in schools and classrooms.
Latest Programs
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Youth Employment Skills Program
The Youth Employment Skills Program is a 15 week paid skills training and work experience program for Black youth, newcomers, youth with disabilities, and NEET youth (Not in Education, Employment or Training) as well as other marginalized groups, aged 15-30.
Open
Supports for Student Learning Program
The Student Supports for Learning Program (SSLP) is a 10-week program that aims to build foundations for Black Youth. Students who complete the program are eligible to receive educational bursaries between $1000.00 and $6,000.00.
On Demand
Black Entrepreneurship Program
The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) is a free on-demand program that equips Black Canadian entrepreneurs with the tools to launch and grow their business.
CLOSED
Newcomers Program
Join our free 3 month program designed to uplift Black Newcomers and NEET youth aged 15-30 by offering mentorship and workshops aimed at community and career building!
