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Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
Support for a Western Black-led intermediary
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,400,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 8, 2021
- Closing date : April 7, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
Eligible organizations in Western Canada or the Territories can request up to $1.4 million over 3 years. This funding supports a Western intermediary to launch calls for proposals, manage funding agreements, and support Black-led non-profit organizations across Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,400,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 8, 2021
- Closing date : April 7, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Black Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching calls for proposals
- Signing funding agreements with eligible organizations
- Supporting Black-led non-profit organizations across Canada
- Building partnerships and networks with other Black-led organizations
- Monitoring, reporting, and evaluating funding use and results
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Completed budget detail template
- Audited financial statements for the last 2 years
- Completed attestation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Black-led organizations
- Organizations in Western Canada or the Territories
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Private or for-profit organizations
- Provincial or territorial governments
Eligible expenses
- Wages and mandatory employment costs
- Networking, partnership, communication, and travel costs
- Equipment purchases and renovation or retrofit costs
- Professional fees for project management, evaluation, translation, editing, marketing, and data collection
- Project-related administrative costs such as rent, postage, telephones, IT, and head office support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of real property
- Consultant fees for individuals already paid by your organization or partner
- Costs to prepare the proposal
- Entertainment costs
- Costs incurred outside the contribution agreement dates
- Fines or penalties
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Yukon
- Nunavut
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are assessed against program objectives and other selection criteria.
- Incomplete applications may be returned for missing information within 15 business days.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email.
- A signed funding agreement must be in place before project activities begin.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization will be considered.
- Applicants must submit a complete application package.
- Funding is subject to ESDC budget considerations and Parliamentary appropriations.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before starting activities.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative Program
What is the Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative?
Eligible organizations in Western Canada or the Territories can request up to $1.4 million over 3 years. This funding supports a Western intermediary to launch calls for proposals, manage funding agreements, and support Black-led non-profit organizations across Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,400,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 7, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative program, you must:
Not-for-profit organization
Located in Western Canada or the Territories
Black-led and serving Black Canadian communities
What expenses are eligible under Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative?
Launching calls for proposals
Signing funding agreements with eligible organizations
Supporting Black-led non-profit organizations across Canada
Building partnerships and networks with other Black-led organizations
Monitoring, reporting, and evaluating funding use and results
Who can I contact for more information about the Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.ACNC-SBCC.ESDC@canada.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative available?
The Apply to become a Western intermediary under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative program is available across Canada.