Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

• Application form
• Project budget
• Financial statements, for the Community Capital stream
• Annual operating budget, for the Community Capital stream
• Supporting documents showing prior work, for the Community Capital stream

Who is eligible?

• Registered charities
• Incorporated non-profit organizations
• Other qualified donees
• Unincorporated groups and collectives with an incorporated partner
• Black leaders applying with an incorporated partner

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations and businesses
• Individuals
• Commercial organizations
• Political organizations
• Applicants whose work is not Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused

Eligible expenses

• Staff costs and salaries
• Non-staff operating costs
• Administrative expenses
• Equipment, furniture, and office supplies
• Research, planning, testing, and evaluation costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Deficit financing
• Alcohol- or cannabis-related purchases, permits, or related renovations
• Political or religious activities
• Fundraising or capitalization campaigns
• Activities or expenses outside Canada or before the contract start date
• Land or building purchases

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• National or multi-regional initiatives in Canada
• At least two provinces for Community Capital projects

• Alignment with at least one program priority
• Contribution to social or economic outcomes for Black communities
• Fit with sustainable development goals and social determinants of health
• Ability to be delivered within the proposed timeline
• Potential to produce positive results for Black communities in Canada

• Step 1: Review the program guidance
  • Read the applicant guide and application questions.
  • Choose the funding stream that fits your initiative.
• Step 2: Prepare your application
  • Complete the eligibility questionnaire.
  • Prepare your project information and supporting documents.
  • Sign in to the portal and save your answers before submitting.
• Step 3: Submit through the online portal
  • Submit the completed application in the online portal.
  • If needed, reserve an oral application slot.
  • Contact the program team before the deadline if you cannot apply through the portal.
• Step 4: After submission
  • Wait for the review and decision process.
  • Watch for the funding decision notice.

• Applications are reviewed by community selection circles made up of applicants and community members.
• The circles make funding recommendations to the board.
• Applicants are notified of final decisions by March 2024.
• Approved recipients must sign a funding agreement before receiving payment.
• For larger grants, payments are released after a satisfactory mid-term review.

• Applications were accepted through an online portal.
• Applicants could submit an oral application if they reserved a spot.
• Selected recipients were asked to recognize the funding publicly.
• The program uses community selection circles for review.