Youth Financial Literacy Workshop Series

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 29, 2025 | Events | 0 Comments

💸 Level Up Your Finances This July! 💸 Morningstar Canada and the Federation of Black Canadians are teaming up to bring you a FREE Financial Literacy Workshop Series for youth ages 18–30 in the GTA! 📅 July 8 & 9 | 9 AM–12 PM + Lunch 📍 Morningstar Canada, Toronto 💻...

Grants and Funding Opportunities—June 2025

by Nina | June 12, 2025 | 2025 March, Black Builders Network News, Blog, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Looking to secure funding for your community initiative, nonprofit, or business idea? Below are a few funding opportunities and programs currently open to Black-led, community-rooted, or small business initiatives across Canada. Whether you’re a grassroots organizer,...

Top Grant Writing Pitfalls to Avoid for Nonprofits and Charities

by Nina | June 12, 2025 | 2024 April, Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

When it comes to grants, it’s tempting to believe that more applications mean better chances of success. But applying for every opportunity, especially those that don’t truly align with your mission can drain your time, damage your credibility, and weaken your overall...

Body-Worn Cameras: What the RCMP Rollout Means for Black Communities in Canada

by Nina | June 12, 2025 | 2024 April, Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

The RCMP has officially reached a major milestone: over 53% of frontline officers across 385 detachments are now trained and equipped with body-worn cameras (BWCs). By April 2026, full implementation across all provinces and territories is expected. For many, this may...

Tickets Now on Sale for the Federation of Black Canadians and Skills for Life Announces 3rd Annual Impact Gala Fundraising Event

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 11, 2025 | Gala | 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrating Community Achievements, Uplifting Black Excellence — Now as a Registered Charity Toronto, June 11th, 2025 — The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills for Life (SFL) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially on...

Help Us Understand Legal Barriers for Black Youth

by Kainoa Lloyd | June 1, 2025 | Criminal Justice Reform, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Are you between the ages of 16 and 30 and passionate about justice and equity? We want to hear from you. Join us for “Understanding the Gaps”, a community-led focus group aimed at exploring the barriers young people face in accessing legal justice. This is a space to...

Top Useful Tools for Grant Writing for Non-Profits and Charities

by Kainoa Lloyd | May 22, 2025 | 2024 April, Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

How to Work Smarter, Get Organized, and Boost Your Chances of Getting Funded as a Non Profit Writing a grant can oftentimes feel overwhelming but the right tools can help you stay organized, write clearly, and meet deadlines with less stress. Black non profits,...

Federation of Black Canadians Officially Receives Charity Status

by Nina | May 20, 2025 | Federation Monthly Recap, News, Press Release | 0 Comments

May 22, 2025 | Toronto, ON The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is proud to announce that we have officially received registered charity status in Canada. This marks a historic and transformational milestone in our journey toward advancing equity, opportunity, and...

Grants and Funding Opportunities—May 2025

by Nina | May 20, 2025 | 2025 March, Black Builders Network News, Blog, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Looking to secure funding for your community initiative, nonprofit, or business idea? Below are a few funding opportunities and programs currently open to Black-led, community-rooted, or small business initiatives across Canada. Whether you’re a grassroots organizer,...

Black Builders Networking Event Recap

by Secora Mighty-Johnson | May 13, 2025 | Black Builders Network News, Events | 0 Comments

May 6, 2025 | Mississauga, ON On the evening of May 6, 2025, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) proudly hosted the Black Builders Networking Event in partnership with RBC, bringing together past Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) participants, community...

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Wealthsimple Event Recap: Let’s Talk Financial Healing

Apr 11, 2024

On March 11th, 2024, WealthSimple hosted an engaging hybrid event called "Let's Talk Financial Healing." About 40 guests were excited to jump into deep discussions about financial literacy. Participants from different places such as the UK and within Canada, joined...

Apply for these Entrepreneurship and Racial Justice Grants

Apr 11, 2024

BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program The BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program, funded by Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) and delivered by Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), supports Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused...

Support Black Non profits in Canada this April

Apr 8, 2024

As part of our dedication to helping support Black Non profits in Canada. We are highlighting a few Black non profits that are doing work in helping their communities. We’ve provided links and and short descriptions of each black non profit, so that our readers can...

Unlocking Funding Opportunities: A Guide to Finding Grants and Loans

Mar 7, 2024

We at the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) know that funding through grants is an essential revenue stream for non-profits and finding grants can sometimes be the hardest part. Grants provide financial support to fuel innovation, drive social impact, and expand...

Grants Ending March 2024: Funding Opportunities for Systemic Workforce Development and Diversity Scholarships

Mar 7, 2024

Toronto's Workforce Funder Collaborative - Call for Proposals This call for proposals aims to support organizations that want to address deep-rooted systemic workforce development problems. Examples of challenges include testing new hiring models, implementing...

FBC’s Collaborations in Black Cinema, Tech, and Sports

Mar 7, 2024

Celebrating Black Cinema: FBC's Partnership with the Toronto Black Film Festival During Black History Month, FBC had the opportunity to partner with the Toronto Black Film Festival held across Toronto for 5 days. FBC’s Executive Director Chris Thompson was able to...

FBC’s Pitch Competition: Celebrating Entrepreneurial Innovation with $12K in Awards

Mar 7, 2024

Recognizing Entrepreneurial Excellence On Monday, March 4th we held our 2nd pitch competition for 8 entrepreneurs who have gone through our BEP program funded by the Government of Canada. The businesses ranged from an app to teach kids about finances and investing, a...

SSLP Closing Ceremony Recap: Celebrating Achievements and Community Impact

Mar 7, 2024

Date: Sunday, March 3rd Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Century Gardens Recreation Center, Brampton The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC/FCN) along with our program partner Skills for Life (SFL) gathered at the Century Gardens Recreation Center in Brampton last...

York United FC Partners with FBC

Mar 6, 2024

Federation of Black Canadians and York United FC Join Forces to Combat anti-Black Racism and Promote Equity York, February 28th – The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and York United FC have proudly announced a partnership aimed at combating racism and advancing...

Recap: Equity in Healthcare event 2024

Feb 27, 2024

Promoting Equity in Healthcare The Federation of Black Canadians recently hosted an impactful event aimed at promoting equity in healthcare. To view the slides from our presentation click here. With the dynamic duo of Faduma Wais and Gloria McMayoni as hosts, the...