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CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund program?

To be eligible for the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund program, you must: Incorporated Black-led not-for-profit Two-thirds Black leadership/governance Capacity to deliver business support

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund?

You can contact Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) by email at operations@cannor.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund available?

The CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 16, 2026

Canada

Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering business support services

Grant and Funding

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop employee skills

Develop strategic partnerships

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Black Canadians
Rural or Northern Residents
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Provides up to $1.2 million over four years to strengthen the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada’s North. Funding supports Black-led not-for-profit organizations delivering business services such as mentorship, networking, training, outreach, incubators and accelerators.

Activities funded

Incubator and accelerator programs.
Networking, matchmaking and mentorship opportunities.
Community outreach and capacity-building.
Initiatives supporting Black community participation in entrepreneurship.
Other activities that support the objectives of the BEP Ecosystem Fund.

Eligibility

Be an incorporated Black-led not-for-profit organization.
Have at least two-thirds of leadership and governance self-identify as Black.
Have a mission, programming, and outcomes focused on supporting Black communities.
Have the capacity and experience to deliver high-impact business support.

Who is eligible?

Incorporated Black-led not-for-profit organizations.

Who is not eligible

For-profit businesses (the Ecosystem Fund is for incorporated not-for-profit organizations).
Organizations that are not incorporated.
Not-for-profit organizations that are not Black-led.
Organizations located outside Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, or the Yukon.

Eligible geographic areas

Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Yukon

How to apply

Contact CanNor by email

Email operations@cannor.gc.ca for more information on the program

Contact a regional office

Reach out to your CanNor Regional Office for guidance on the program

Additional information

CanNor is delivering up to $1.2 million over four years starting in 2026–2027.
The program is a component of the national Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP).

Contacts

operations@cannor.gc.ca

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund. 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.