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Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
Supports Black and Indigenous community-led initiatives
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Black and Indigenous Futures Fund provides up to $20,000 for qualified donees and up to $10,000 for non-qualified donees. It supports Black and Indigenous leaders, organizations, and grassroots groups working on solutions for their communities and an equitable recovery from COVID-19.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing solutions for Black and Indigenous communities.
- Community-led recovery initiatives related to COVID-19.
- Work led by Black and Indigenous leaders, organizations, and grassroots groups.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black and Indigenous leaders
- Black and Indigenous organizations
- Black and Indigenous grassroots groups
- Qualified donees
- Non-qualified donees, including grassroots groups, collectives, and resident groups
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not focused on Black or Indigenous communities
- Commercial businesses or profit-driven enterprises
- Political parties or organizations involved in political activities
- Organizations outside the eligible regions or communities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside community support or leadership development
- Expenses unrelated to community initiatives
- Funding for political or illegal activities
- Activities not aligned with community empowerment goals
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Selection criteria
- Alignment with community empowerment and social justice goals
- Potential to create meaningful impact in Black and Indigenous communities
- Clarity and feasibility of project plan
- Demonstrated capacity of the applicant to execute the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the online Program Guidelines before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the required application materials.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Send the application through the process provided by the fund.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program goals.
- Applicants are notified of decisions within a specified timeframe.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before disbursal.
- Funding is disbursed following the signing of the agreement and upon submission of required documentation.
- Recipients are subject to reporting and accountability requirements as specified in the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund Program
What is the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund?
The Black and Indigenous Futures Fund provides up to $20,000 for qualified donees and up to $10,000 for non-qualified donees. It supports Black and Indigenous leaders, organizations, and grassroots groups working on solutions for their communities and an equitable recovery from COVID-19.
How much funding can be received?
Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund program, you must:
Black- or Indigenous-led groups
Community-based organizations
COVID-19 recovery focus
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund?
Developing solutions for Black and Indigenous communities.
Community-led recovery initiatives related to COVID-19.
Work led by Black and Indigenous leaders, organizations, and grassroots groups.
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund?
You can contact Toronto Foundation (TF).
Where is the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund available?
The Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures Fund is a Grant and Funding