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BOF Justice Grant Program - Canada
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BOF Justice Grant Program

Supports justice services for Black communities
Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 23, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This program provides up to $100,000 to strengthen justice-related services and access to justice for Black communities in Canada. Eligible activities include reintegration initiatives, prevention supports, mental health and wellbeing supports, and legal reform and equity work.
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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 : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 23, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except 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
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Law and Legal Services
  • Social Services
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
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 and services for people re-entering society after justice system involvement
  • Prevention programs and supports aimed at reducing the risk of incarceration
  • Mental health and wellbeing supports that improve access to healing tools, self-advocacy, and mental health care
  • Legal system reform and equity initiatives, including advocacy and expanding access to legal services
  • Educational programs and policy advocacy initiatives to promote long-term justice and equality

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Black-led, Black-serving organizations (B3s) delivering justice-related services
  • Black-led, Black-serving organizations (B3s) focused on access to justice initiatives

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario (for Ontario-based organizations in the stream funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario)
  • Canada (for organizations based anywhere in Canada in the stream funded by the TD Ready to Act Promise)

Additional information

  • Successful applicants may receive support for a single year or over two years.
  • The funding amount varies based on the proposed project’s scope and impact.
  • In the referenced intake, 6 Ontario-based organizations and 7 Canada-wide organizations were to be selected, depending on the funding source.
  • The most recent published deadline was January 23, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about the BOF Justice Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the BOF 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 Justice Grant Program?

This program provides up to $100,000 to strengthen justice-related services and access to justice for Black communities in Canada. Eligible activities include reintegration initiatives, prevention supports, mental health and wellbeing supports, and legal reform and equity work.

How much funding can be received?

BOF Justice Grant Program Funds up to $100,000 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 organization in Canada Justice-related services for Black communities

What expenses are eligible under BOF Justice Grant Program?

Reintegration programs and services for people re-entering society after justice system involvement Prevention programs and supports aimed at reducing the risk of incarceration Mental health and wellbeing supports that improve access to healing tools, self-advocacy, and mental health care Legal system reform and equity initiatives, including advocacy and expanding access to legal services Educational programs and policy advocacy initiatives to promote long-term justice and equality

Who can I contact for more information about the BOF Justice Grant Program?

You can contact Black Opportunity Fund (BOF).

Where is the BOF Justice Grant Program available?

The BOF Justice Grant Program program is available across Canada.

Is the BOF Justice Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

BOF Justice Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

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