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BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program - Canada
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BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program

Funding and capacity development for Black-serving nonprofits
Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 24, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

Selected organizations receive up to $20,000 to support charitable purposes, operations, and programs. The program also provides coaching and mandatory nonprofit management training to build organizational capacity in priority community areas.
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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
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 24, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • $ 2,500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Women & girls
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Community initiatives in education
  • Community initiatives in health
  • Community initiatives focused on women and gender
  • Community initiatives related to criminal justice
  • Community initiatives in arts and culture, youth, housing and shelter, or food security

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered Canadian nonprofits
  • Registered Canadian charities
  • Black-led, Black-focused, Black-serving community organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not registered Canadian nonprofits or charities
  • Organizations that are not Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving

Eligible expenses

  • Costs that support the organization’s charitable purposes
  • Operational costs
  • Program-related costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (organizations operating anywhere across Canada)
  • Greater Toronto Area (prioritized for the pilot)
  • Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) historic Black communities (prioritized for the pilot)
  • East Hants historic Black communities (prioritized for the pilot)
  • Windsor-Essex County (prioritized for the pilot)

Additional information

  • Selected organizations participate in an 8-month capacity-building program delivered by the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC).
  • Participants receive coaching support from certified professional Black coaches.
  • Participants must complete mandatory training in key areas of nonprofit management.
  • The program requires approximately 4.5 hours per week (about 35 hours per month), totaling 75 hours of content.

Frequently Asked Questions about the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building 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 BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program?

Selected organizations receive up to $20,000 to support charitable purposes, operations, and programs. The program also provides coaching and mandatory nonprofit management training to build organizational capacity in priority community areas.

How much funding can be received?

BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program program?

To be eligible for the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program program, you must: Black-led, Black-focused, Black-serving Registered Canadian nonprofit or charity Project aligned to priority areas

What expenses are eligible under BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program?

Community initiatives in education Community initiatives in health Community initiatives focused on women and gender Community initiatives related to criminal justice Community initiatives in arts and culture, youth, housing and shelter, or food security

Who can I contact for more information about the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program?

You can contact Black Opportunity Fund (BOF).

Where is the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program available?

The BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program program is available across Canada.

Is the BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program is a Other Support

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