You’re invited to the Melamoon Final Pitch

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Black Entrepreneurship Program, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Let’s give Black entrepreneurship a full audience and a loud round of applause. 👏🏾 The Melamoon National Tour reaches its grand finale this Saturday, October 17, and BIZ, in partnership with FACE, is inviting Black founders to join the celebration. Founders spend...

2026 IMPACT Gala Recap: A Night of Community, Celebration & Impact

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Federation Monthly Recap, Gala | 0 Comments

2026 IMPACT Gala Recap: A Night of Community, Celebration & Impact On October 3, 2026, more than 200 guests came together for the Fourth Annual IMPACT Gala, hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills For Life (SFL). View this post on...

2026 AGM Recap: Celebrating Impact, Growth and a New Chapter for FBC

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

On September 10th, 2026, The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) recently brought together members, volunteers, partners, staff and community supporters for our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), an opportunity to reflect on our progress, celebrate the people behind...

October 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-Led and Community-Based Nonprofit

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Businesses & Nonprofits, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

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 Canada through three strategic funding...

Common Grant Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before You Submit

by Kainoa Lloyd | October 13, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

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 the proposal is weak. They are turned...

September 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits

by Kainoa Lloyd | September 16, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

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 grants to help fund your Black non profit ...

The Current Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: From Idea to VC

by Kainoa Lloyd | September 15, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Blog, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

As the number of Black entrepreneurship rises across Canada (75% of Black-owned businesses started within the last decade according to the 2025 Black Entrepreneurship in Canada report), it is critical the new and prospective entrepreneurs are aware of the programs,...

Nominations Open: 2026 Impact Creator Award

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 18, 2026 | Gala | 0 Comments

They Create. They Inspire. They Make an Impact. Every day, Black creators are using their voices, platforms, and creativity to celebrate culture, challenge perspectives, amplify underrepresented voices, and build stronger communities. The Impact Creator Award,...

State of Black Entrepreneurship in Canada : Why Access to Capital Remains the Biggest Barrier 2026

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 15, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Black Entrepreneurship Program, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Beyond Survival: Why Access to Capital Remains the Biggest Barrier Building a business is an incredible pathway to economic independence and generational wealth. But the reality is, in order to beat the odds, you have to know what you’re up against and, more...

August 2026 – Grants and Funding Opportunities for Black-led and Community-Based Nonprofits

by Kainoa Lloyd | August 15, 2026 | Black Builders Network News, Federation Monthly Recap | 0 Comments

Welcome to our monthly grant list for Black-led / B3 nonprofits and charities. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, scaling your impact, or need support for infrastructure and capacity-building, here are new and ongoing grants to help fund your Black nonprofit...

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Spotlight on our Five Trailblazing Startups that were at Collision!

Jul 1, 2024

At Collision this year, the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) proudly collaborated with our fellow Black-led and Black-serving organizations to bring “The Black Innovation Zone” to the conference for the first time. Our participation highlighted the incredible...

Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024: A Recap

Jun 27, 2024

The Black Innovation Zone at Collision 2024 was an amazing opportunity to bring together Black entrepreneurs and professionals. We are grateful to have been a part of the #BlackInnovationZone and to have helped provide free tickets, thanks to our Black Builders...

Panel Discussion at the Black Innovation Zone Collision!

Jun 19, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is thrilled to invite you to a dynamic panel discussion at as part of the Black Innovation Zone(BIZ) at Collision featuring past participants of our Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This event will take place on Thursday,...

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Impact Gala – Early Bird Tickets Available Now!

Jun 6, 2024

Get ready to celebrate Black excellence like never before! On September 21st, join The Federation of Black Canadians and Skills For Life in bringing the energy with our 2nd Annual Impact Gala. Help raise money for Black Youth in Canada. Early Bird Tickets start at...

Stand Up Against Gun Violence: Keep6ix’s “Harmony Over Violence” Concert

Jun 6, 2024

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC FCN) stands firmly against gun violence, particularly the disproportionate impact it has on Black communities. This June 7th, on the National Day Against Gun Violence, we're proud to partner with Keep6ix to present "Harmony Over...

Recap: Capacity Building Webinar: Scaling Your Business

Jun 5, 2024

We are thrilled to share a recap of our recent capacity building webinar, "Scaling Your Business," hosted by the Federation of Black Canadians (FBC). The event featured Justina Kanza, the Founder of Okwera Academy, who generously shared her expertise, journey, and...

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...