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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Black History Month Tech Workshop X GeoComply

Feb 14, 2024

On Feb 23rd, Friday, GeoComply, in partnership with Black-focused NPOs, is hosting a series of online activities aimed at fostering Black inclusion in the tech space. 📅 Date: February, 23rd, Friday ⏰ Time: 12-2 pm (Pacific Time) 📍 Where: Online, via Zoom What’s in it...

Highlights from the FIRST Pitch Competition by FBC’s Black Entrepreneurship Program

Feb 8, 2024

FIRST Pitch competition was a success!! On January 25th, FBC held its first pitch competition for the pilot cohorts of the Black Entrepreneurship Program funded by FED DEV Canada Southern Ontario. 12 competitors had 2.5 minutes to pitch their businesses to a panel...

Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast: Recap

Feb 3, 2024

The Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast, presented by United Way Greater Toronto and the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), took place on February 2nd, 2024, marking the kickoff of Black History Month with a celebration of leadership and recognition within...

Recap: Grant Writing for Success Webinar by FBC

Jan 27, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians(FBC/FCN) recently hosted a highly successful webinar titled "Grant Writing for Success," as part of our Black Builders Network. The webinar attracted over 100 participants with varying levels of grant writing experience, ranging from...

Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast: Special Guests

Jan 20, 2024

We have an excited list of special guest in attendance for the Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast Purchase your tickets here! Presented by United Way Greater Toronto and the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC / FCN), this breakfast event will explore the...

Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast with United Way GT

Jan 13, 2024

Join us for our Black History Month kick-off event and celebrate the International Decade for People of African Descent. Buy...

Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast Event Awards

Dec 15, 2023

We are pleased to announce that in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC), is relaunching the Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast Event (BLRBE) Awards. This long-standing tradition provides a platform to: Create...

AGM Recap

Dec 15, 2023

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which saw an amazing turnout of over 70 attendees. Thank you all who attended, a recap of the AGM is bellow. The AGM was divided into three sections: Member/Community Engagement,...

Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC)

Dec 7, 2023

Join us at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC). Every year, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) organizes a significant event—the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This Year's AGM takes place over Zoom at 8pm EST/5pm PST. This...

National Partners Group Meeting on October 26th! Sign up Now!

Oct 24, 2023

On October 26th at 5PM PST/ 8PM EST, FBC will be hosting its last quarterly National Partners Group Meeting. This meeting will be composed of Black-led and B3-serving organizations across Canada to join us for a virtual community conversation that will focus on...