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Black Entrepreneurship Program
Support for Black entrepreneurship and business growth
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Black entrepreneurs, Black-owned SMEs, and Black-led non-profits. It aims to help businesses grow through ecosystem support, loans, and knowledge-sharing activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business growth initiatives for Black entrepreneurs.
- Activities supporting Black entrepreneurship in the community.
- Ecosystem-building initiatives for Black-led businesses.
- Knowledge-sharing activities related to Black entrepreneurship.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises led by Black entrepreneurs
- Black-led non-profit organizations
Additional information
- The program is part of CERI.
- It includes three components: an ecosystem fund, a loan fund, and a knowledge hub.
- It supports the growth of Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Program. 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 Black Entrepreneurship Program?
This program supports Black entrepreneurs, Black-owned SMEs, and Black-led non-profits. It aims to help businesses grow through ecosystem support, loans, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Who is eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Program program?
To be eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Program program, you must:
Black-led SMEs or non-profits
Supports Black entrepreneurship
Business growth focus
What expenses are eligible under Black Entrepreneurship Program?
Business growth initiatives for Black entrepreneurs.
Activities supporting Black entrepreneurship in the community.
Ecosystem-building initiatives for Black-led businesses.
Knowledge-sharing activities related to Black entrepreneurship.
Who can I contact for more information about the Black Entrepreneurship Program?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Black Entrepreneurship Program available?
The Black Entrepreneurship Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Black Entrepreneurship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Black Entrepreneurship Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Black Entrepreneurship Program?
Black Entrepreneurship Program is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada