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B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant

Flexible support for Black-led community initiatives
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 5, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The program provides up to $200,000 in one-year flexible funding for Black-mandated, Black-led, and Black-serving charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. It supports core operations, new or expanded programs and services, and community space capital projects addressing anti-Black racism and social or economic outcomes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 5, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
  • Fee-for-service model
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives that combat Anti-Black Racism.
  • Initiatives that improve social outcomes in Black communities.
  • Initiatives that improve economic outcomes in Black communities.
  • Capital projects and social infrastructure initiatives to create or improve community spaces.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Black-mandated, Black-led, and Black-serving (B3) charitable organizations in Canada.
  • Black-mandated, Black-led, and Black-serving (B3) non-profit organizations in Canada.

Eligible expenses

  • Core and operational needs unrelated to programming (Core Stream).
  • Costs to invest in new or expanded programs and services (Catapult Stream).
  • Capital project and social infrastructure costs (Community Spaces Stream).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada
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Processing and Agreement

  • Funding decisions are expected by March 2026.

Additional information

  • Total program investment is stated as $8 million across Canada.
  • Funding is intended to be flexible and provided for one year.
  • Funding decisions are expected by March 2026.
  • Funded initiatives must be completed by March 31, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions about the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant?

The program provides up to $200,000 in one-year flexible funding for Black-mandated, Black-led, and Black-serving charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. It supports core operations, new or expanded programs and services, and community space capital projects addressing anti-Black racism and social or economic outcomes.

How much funding can be received?

B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant program?

To be eligible for the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant program, you must: B3 charitable or non-profit organization Addresses at least one focus area Based in Canada

What expenses are eligible under B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant?

Initiatives that combat Anti-Black Racism. Initiatives that improve social outcomes in Black communities. Initiatives that improve economic outcomes in Black communities. Capital projects and social infrastructure initiatives to create or improve community spaces.

Who can I contact for more information about the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant?

You can contact The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC).

Where is the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant available?

The B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant program is available across Canada.

Is the B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant is a Grant and Funding

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