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BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program - Canada
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BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program

Supports Black-led community initiatives in key social areas
Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 4, 2023
Location
Canada

Overview

This program provides up to $50,000 to support Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused organizations across Canada. It funds arts and culture or criminal justice initiatives, including capacity building, systems change, reintegration, prevention supports, and mental health and well-being 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
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 4, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
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
  • Culture and Arts
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Law and Legal Services
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Arts and culture initiatives focused on systems change through collaboration for sustainability
  • Arts and culture initiatives that build organizational capacity (governance and operations)
  • Arts and culture initiatives supporting mental health and well-being
  • Criminal justice reintegration programs supporting re-entry into society
  • Criminal justice prevention and support programs to reduce risk of incarceration, including mental health and well-being supports

Documents Needed

  • Up-to-date financial records (audited statements, or unaudited statements within the past two years plus tax return and bank statements)
  • Audited financial statements for the past 3 fiscal years (required when requesting $50,000)
  • Project budget for the initiative being funded

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused registered Canadian not-for-profit organizations
  • Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused registered Canadian charities

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not registered Canadian not-for-profits or charities
  • Organizations that are not Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused
  • Organizations that have declared bankruptcy

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Funding was launched in 2023 through support from the TD Ready Commitment.
  • The program focuses on supporting initiatives that improve quality of life in Canada’s Black communities.

Frequently Asked Questions about the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant 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 Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program?

This program provides up to $50,000 to support Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused organizations across Canada. It funds arts and culture or criminal justice initiatives, including capacity building, systems change, reintegration, prevention supports, and mental health and well-being activities.

How much funding can be received?

BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program program, you must: Black-led, Black-serving, Black-focused organization Registered Canadian non-profit or charity Arts and culture or criminal justice project

What expenses are eligible under BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program?

Arts and culture initiatives focused on systems change through collaboration for sustainability Arts and culture initiatives that build organizational capacity (governance and operations) Arts and culture initiatives supporting mental health and well-being Criminal justice reintegration programs supporting re-entry into society Criminal justice prevention and support programs to reduce risk of incarceration, including mental health and well-being supports

Who can I contact for more information about the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program?

You can contact Black Opportunity Fund (BOF).

Where is the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program available?

The BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program program is available across Canada.

Is the BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

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