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PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
Grant and Funding
Overview
Provides up to $3 million in non-repayable contributions to strengthen the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem in British Columbia. Funding supports Black-led not-for-profit organizations to deliver activities such as incubation/acceleration, networking, matchmaking, and mentorship for Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Incubation and acceleration programs.
- Networking, matchmaking and mentorship opportunities.
- Initiatives to support the participation of the Black community in entrepreneurship.
- Other activities that support the objective of the BEP Ecosystem Fund.
Eligibility
- Be an incorporated, Black-led not-for-profit support organization.
- Have at least two-thirds Black representation in leadership positions and governance structure.
- Have a mandate, activities, and outcomes focused on supporting Black communities in British Columbia.
- Be able to deliver business support services and reach the Black community in British Columbia.
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated Black-led not-for-profit support organizations (delivery partners) in British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not incorporated.
- Organizations that are not Black-led (less than two-thirds Black leadership and governance).
- Organizations whose mandate is not focused on supporting Black communities in British Columbia.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
Selection criteria
- Clear alignment with program objectives.
- Measurable economic outcomes.
- Capacity to serve Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs).
- Strong collaboration plans with other organizations to broaden reach and enhance impact.
- Sound financial performance and management capacity.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated against BEP program objectives.
- Only the strongest applications meeting program objectives will receive funding.
Additional information
- Status: not currently accepting applications.
- Funding is delivered through delivery partners to provide business supports to Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
- This fund is part of the national Black Entrepreneurship Program.
Contacts
info@pacifican.gc.ca
