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BOF Justice Grant Program
Justice support for Black-led organizations
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 50,000
Deadline
January 23, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Black-led, Black-serving, Black-focused organizations committed to advancing justice and equity within Black communities.
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Overview
The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) Justice Grant Program supports Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Canada advancing justice and equity within Black communities. It funds reintegration programs, mental health and wellbeing supports, and legal system reform and policy advocacy.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reintegration programs.
- Prevention and supports.
- Mental health and wellbeing supports.
- Legal system reform and equity, including addressing racial discrimination and inequality.
- Educational programs and policy advocacy, including empowerment through justice engagement.
Documents Needed
- Project budget for the initiative seeking funding.
- Up-to-date financial records from the past two years, including either audited financial statements or unaudited financial statements, tax returns, and bank statements.
- Audited financial statements for the past three fiscal years completed by a licensed public accountant, for annual grant funding of $50,000.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black-led, Black-serving, Black-focused organizations committed to advancing justice and equity within Black communities.
- Registered nonprofit or charity in Canada with a focus on justice, legal empowerment, or advocacy for Black communities.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with outstanding tax debt unless they have a current payment plan with at least two months of on-time payments.
- Organizations that have declared bankruptcy.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs included in the approved proposal
- Costs supporting justice initiatives and service expansion
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of real property, such as land or buildings
- Depreciation of capital assets
- Fines and penalties
- Alcoholic beverages
- Costs outside the submitted proposal or covered by another funding source
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with justice and equity goals for Black communities
- Clear measurable plan to expand justice initiatives
- Strength of the existing or proposed justice project
- Financial documentation and organizational readiness
How to apply
- Review the applicant guide before proceeding with your application.
- Visit the application portal to complete your submission.
- Include all required documents so your application is complete.
Processing and Agreement
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional information
- Up to a total of 13 organizations will be selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BOF Justice Grant Program Program
What is the BOF Justice Grant Program?
The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) Justice Grant Program supports Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Canada advancing justice and equity within Black communities. It funds reintegration programs, mental health and wellbeing supports, and legal system reform and policy advocacy.
How much funding can be received?
BOF Justice Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BOF Justice Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the BOF Justice Grant Program program, you must:
Black-led, Black-serving, Black-focused organizations
Registered nonprofit or charity in Canada
Existing or proposed justice project with secured funding and a measurable plan to expand justice initiatives
What expenses are eligible under BOF Justice Grant Program?
Reintegration programs.
Prevention and supports.
Mental health and wellbeing supports.
Legal system reform and equity, including addressing racial discrimination and inequality.
Educational programs and policy advocacy, including empowerment through justice engagement.
Who can I contact for more information about the BOF Justice Grant Program?
You can contact Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) by email at bofgrants@blackopportunityfund.org.
Where is the BOF Justice Grant Program available?
The BOF Justice Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the BOF Justice Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BOF Justice Grant Program is a Grant and Funding