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CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering business support services
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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
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.
What is the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund?
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.
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
What expenses are eligible under CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund?
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.
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.
Where is the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund available?
The CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund?
CanNor — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund is funded by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)