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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.

146 opportunities available
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Grant and FundingOpen

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports Black undergraduate research experience and encourages graduate studies
Eligible Funding
  • From $6,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

City of Ottawa
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

City of Vancouver
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Slate Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Slate Development

Creative BC
Supports B.C. production companies' project development and capacity-building initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Apprenticeship START
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship START

Government of Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Commemorative Partnership Program
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Commemorative Partnership Program

Government of Canada
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Record in BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Record in BC

Creative BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Pilot Program for Mid-career Digital Content Creation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Grant and FundingClosed

EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience

Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
Funding for community projects advancing climate resilience.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 175,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Manitoba — First Jobs Fund

Government of Manitoba
Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Planning New Opportunities Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Planning New Opportunities Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program

ventureLAB
Support for technology companies ready to scale
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building

Canadian Heritage
Supports anti-racism, diversity, and organizational capacity building initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Equity capital for diverse exporters
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative

Genome Canada
CBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 32,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events
Grant and FundingOpen

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events

Canadian Heritage
Supports community events advancing inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Grant and FundingClosed

TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Core Support Grants (CSG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Core Support Grants (CSG)

City of Vancouver
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects

Canadian Heritage
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Demo Recording
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Demo Recording

Creative BC
Supports emerging artists from excluded groups with recording mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Music Company
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Company

Creative BC
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
General Admission Festivals Program
Grant and FundingClosed

General Admission Festivals Program

Telefilm Canada
Funding for small and emerging Canadian film festivals
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Boosts community food security and local food accessibility
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Equity + Emerging Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity + Emerging Development

Creative BC
Supports underrepresented filmmakers in British Columbia's film sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Futurpreneur Canada Start-Up Program

Futurpreneur Canada
Financing for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports development and enhancement of arts and cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)

Québec Research Fund
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports projects to prevent youth gang involvement across Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
OTF — System Innovations Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — System Innovations Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports collaborative youth-focused systems change initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit
Grant and FundingOpen

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for urban public transit

Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports urban public transit development and greenhouse gas reduction
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program

City of Vancouver
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Production Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Production Program

Creative BC
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports security enhancements for at-risk community gathering spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Articipate
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

LEVEL BIPOC Grants

Vancouver Foundation
Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
N
Grant and FundingOpen

Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund

Community Housing Transformation Centre
Supports Black-led community housing sector growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

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