Grants and Funding for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026
Find top grants and funding for Black entrepreneurs to grow your business.
Black-owned businesses can access grants to fuel growth and success. Explore funding opportunities and resources to support your entrepreneurial journey.
147 opportunities available
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Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
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Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
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CMF — Iteration Program
Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
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BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Foster regional, national, and international opportunities for B.C. artists, enhancing exposure and mobility across artistic disciplines
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OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
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Organic Certification Rebate Program
Funding to help farms become certified organic
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Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates supports cultural media industry business intelligence initiatives
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Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
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Black-Mandated Funding Framework
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students
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Social Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
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Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
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Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
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Interactive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
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Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
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Artist Studio Award program
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
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Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
Supports long-established Canadian film festivals financially
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Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Supports Black undergraduate research experience and encourages graduate studies
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Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Apprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
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Commemorative Partnership Program
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
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Record in BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
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CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Pilot Program for Mid-career Digital Content Creation
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EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Funding for community projects advancing climate resilience.
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Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
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ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Support for technology companies ready to scale
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Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
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Music Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
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Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Financing for young entrepreneurs
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
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Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)
Supports projects to prevent youth gang involvement across Canada
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OTF — System Innovations Grant
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
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Public transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
Supports urban public transit development and greenhouse gas reduction
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Production Program
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
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Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition
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OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions