Grants and Funding for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026

Black-owned businesses can access grants to fuel growth and success. Explore funding opportunities and resources to support your entrepreneurial journey.

288 programs available

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
2025 Artist in Residence program
City of Kitchener
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
Support for early-stage humanities research
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $20,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Academic scholarship funds for Black students
Black Academic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Black postsecondary students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Access to Justice Fund
The Law Foundation of Ontario
Supports nonprofit access to justice projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 12, 2020
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for disability partnership projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 675,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 4, 2022
Closing date : March 25, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Affordable Housing Fund
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Funding for affordable and community housing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Research and Innovation Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Algonquin College
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Angel Foundation for Learning - Bursaries and Awards
The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL)
Funding for TCDSB students and school literacy projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-racism Grants Program
City of Edmonton
Funding for anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Apply for funding to establish a National Institute for People of African Descent under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding to establish a national Black-led institute
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,250,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 11, 2021
Closing date : October 6, 2021
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for a Western Black-led intermediary
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,400,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : March 8, 2021
Closing date : April 7, 2021
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Articipate
Support for new artistic work development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 6, 2025
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Studio Award program
City of Vancouver
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 30, 2021
Closing date : August 4, 2021
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Funding for arts leadership residencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Funding for arts and cultural space development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 6, 2025
BC, Canada
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BCAC — Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports collaborative arts-led community projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 13, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports visual artists developing new creative work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 9, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Arts & Cultural Service Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Operating support for arts and culture organizations
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Project Assistance: Media Arts Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Support for independent media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
BIPOC Mentorship Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
One-on-one mentorship for BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,800 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Black Entrepreneurship Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Gatineau, Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Black-Mandated Funding Framework
City of Toronto
Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Foundations
Creative BC
Funding for inclusive music business growth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 25, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cadet Foundation Bursary
Cadet Foundation
Financial support for Black medical students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Community-based Research — Stream 2: Community-based Research
Government of Canada
Funding for community-based GBV research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 8, 2023
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Key populations stream
Government of Canada
Funding for youth dating violence prevention projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for proposals: Investment Readiness Program – Stream 1: Readiness support partners (Round 2)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports organizations building investment readiness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 10, 2022
Closing date : February 18, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of Manitoba
Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations
Government of Canada
Support for equity-led arts training organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D) Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral research training support for health-related PhD studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and Emerging Leaders Competition
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Funding for world-leading research leaders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 29, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Support for Canadian periodicals and journalism
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : March 16, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports postdoctoral research talent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 140,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 12, 2023
Closing date : December 19, 2023
Canada
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Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for Red Seal trades training equipment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Supports women’s municipal leadership and inclusion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 25, 2022
Closing date : June 10, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Career Development
Creative BC, Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Funding for B.C. artists’ music career growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $30,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Catapult Canada Grants
Catapult Canada
Supports youth-serving organizations across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream
Government of Canada
Supports public participation in chemicals management
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : February 17, 2025
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Mentored transition to independent health research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 660,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Iteration Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 28, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Selective audiovisual production support for Black and racialized communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
CMF Sector Development Support - Organizational Advancement Stream
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for screen sector organizational growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2026
Closing date : July 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project
Government of New Brunswick
Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 16, 2026
Closing date : February 23, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Funding for commemoration projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
City of Vancouver
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Closing date : March 4, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Fund for Canada’s 150
Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN)
Small grants for Canada’s 150th community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2016
Closing date : October 31, 2016
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
City of Vancouver
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 2, 2025
Closing date : October 14, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : May 9, 2025
Closing date : July 9, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : June 13, 2025
Closing date : August 13, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
City of Vancouver
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
City of Ottawa
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 28, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation Bursary for African Nova Scotian Students to Support Healthcare Education in People of African Ancestry
Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation (DGHF)
Funding for African Nova Scotian healthcare students
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $8,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dave Stoch Campership Fund
Dave Stoch Campership Fund
Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Diversity in Leadership Fund
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Support for leadership development training
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 6, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Creative BC
Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : December 3, 2024
Closing date : January 14, 2025
BC, Canada
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Doris Hillis Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EFC Scholarship Program
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)
Scholarships for post-secondary electrical careers
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $3,500
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 25, 2026
Closing date : June 12, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotia farms adopting energy-efficient practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy funding for Nova Scotia fisheries and aquaculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 9, 2026
NS, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Emergency On-Farm Support Fund
Government of Canada
Funding to improve farm health and safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 14, 2020
Closing date : February 26, 2021
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Energy Training Program for Students
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2024
Closing date : August 31, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity + Emerging Development
Creative BC
Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 29, 2025
Closing date : December 3, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity and Inclusion Fund
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Funding for equitable industry participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity Fund – Membership Subsidies Initiative
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Complimentary membership support for screen professionals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Evol
Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $450,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
Government of Canada
Support for feminist systemic change projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 700,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2021
Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding Availability – Co-operation Approach and Agreements Between Canada and Provinces
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Support for public participation in major project assessments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : October 3, 2025
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding for Longitudinal Research Projects Stream – Work Integration Social Enterprises Phase II
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Support for longitudinal WISE research projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 550,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 30, 2022
Closing date : October 13, 2022
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Funding for genomics innovation partnerships
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 17, 2025
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Girls Write Now Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports mentoring and training for young writers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Grow Where You're Planted Scholarship and Summer Student Position (Casual)
Government of Nova Scotia
Scholarship and summer internship for Black students
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Bible Hill, Truro, NS
Grant and FundingClosed
Hajar-Jerroumi Scholarship for Visible Minorities at UQAM
Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM)
Annual scholarship for visible minority students at UQAM
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing
Halton Region (HATCH)
Subsidized housing access in Halton Region
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)
Genome Canada, Mitacs
Support for integrated health system research training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : February 1, 2024
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Healthy Communities Initiative Regions
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Supports healthier, safer communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Honours and awards: inclusion
Government of Ontario
Recognition awards for inclusion and accessibility
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant
Canadian Independent Screen Fund for Black and People of Colour Creators (CISF), Hot Docs
Support for documentary audience engagement
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ), Hydro-Québec
Supports natural area protection and restoration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Government of Alberta
Funding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC
Support for B.C. interactive digital creators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2026
Closing date : June 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Intercultural Diversity Micro Grant
Shining Waters Regional Council (SWRC)
Micro funding for intercultural diversity initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Intrapreneurship program
Venture for Canada (VFC)
Paid student talent for innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,320 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses
Invest Nova Scotia
Supports diverse-owned Nova Scotia businesses expanding into Canadian markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 9, 2026
Closing date : July 14, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem builder (Round 2)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports social innovation and social finance ecosystem building
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 10, 2022
Closing date : February 18, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
JMF Healthcare Bursary
Jamaal Magloire Foundation
Bursary for BIPOC healthcare students in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $5,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2025
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada for 2026

2025 Artist in Residence program

2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition

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Access to Justice Fund

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ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

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Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions

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Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment

Canadian women in local politics (cwlp)

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Catapult Canada Grants

Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream

CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award 2025

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

CMF — Iteration Program

CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)

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collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project

Commemorative Partnership Program

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

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Community Fund for Canada’s 150

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Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation Bursary for African Nova Scotian Students to Support Healthcare Education in People of African Ancestry

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Demo Recording

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