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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.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Foundation - Call for Applications: Black and Indigenous Futures 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 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