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Community Investment Program - B3 Fund
Core funding for Black-serving nonprofits in Peel
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 21, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides core operational funding to B3 not-for-profit organizations in Peel. It supports eligible operating costs and core positions that strengthen organizational capacity to serve Black communities.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 21, 2024
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
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Core operational support for B3 not-for-profit organizations
- Organizational capacity-building to better serve Black communities in Peel
- Support for core operating positions and essential operational functions
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget request template
- Workplan template for core operating positions
- Articles of incorporation
- Recent financial statements and year-to-date statements
- Valid certificate of insurance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black-led organizations
- Black-serving organizations
- Black-focused organizations
- Registered charities and incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- Unincorporated groups with a fiscal sponsor
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations acting as a funding body
- Organizations affiliated with a political party or with a political mandate
- Organizations providing scholarships or bursaries
- Organizations supporting entrepreneurs
Eligible expenses
- Core operating positions, including administrative, financial, HR, IT/data, senior management, and specialist roles
- Mandatory employment-related costs and employee benefit plans
- Operational costs such as insurance, audit fees, lease and occupancy costs, legal services for core operations, utilities, internet, and telephone
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before approval
- Fundraising drives or events
- Capital expenses such as computers, printers, and office furniture
- Direct program or service delivery costs
- Political activities, religious programs, and medical research or equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel Region
- Organizations primarily serving Peel residents
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility
- Eligible applications are reviewed by two Fund Review Committee members
- Financial statements are assessed by the Region of Peel's Finance team
- Some applicants may be invited to an in-person interview assessment
- Applicants are notified by email and successful applicants receive next-step instructions to sign the contract and activate the award
Additional information
- The fund is unrestricted for 2024.
- Successful applicants may need to submit progress and financial reconciliation reports.
- Funding decisions are communicated by email.
- Applicants using a fiscal sponsor must have both organizations registered on GovGrants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Program - B3 Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Investment Program - B3 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 Community Investment Program - B3 Fund?
This program provides core operational funding to B3 not-for-profit organizations in Peel. It supports eligible operating costs and core positions that strengthen organizational capacity to serve Black communities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Investment Program - B3 Fund Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Investment Program - B3 Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Investment Program - B3 Fund program, you must:
Located in or serving Peel
Registered charity or nonprofit
Black-led, Black-serving, or Black-focused
What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Program - B3 Fund?
Core operational support for B3 not-for-profit organizations
Organizational capacity-building to better serve Black communities in Peel
Support for core operating positions and essential operational functions
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Investment Program - B3 Fund?
You can contact Region of Peel by email at cip@peelregion.ca.
Where is the Community Investment Program - B3 Fund available?
The Community Investment Program - B3 Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Investment Program - B3 Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Investment Program - B3 Fund is a Grant and Funding