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ActiveGovernment of Canada · 2026

Ecosystem Fund - Black Entrepreneurship Program

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Agency: Government of Canada
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Black-led, not-for-profit organizations in Canada.

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Ecosystem Fund - Black Entrepreneurship Program is sponsored by Government of Canada. Supports Black-led, not-for-profit organizations to develop or expand services such as mentorship, networking, financial planning, and business training for Black entrepreneurs.

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Ecosystem Fund - Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund - Black Entrepreneurship Program A key component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, the Ecosystem Fund aims to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs and business owners across Canada.

It enables not-for-profit Black-led organizations to develop new services or expand those they already offer such as mentorship, networking, financial planning and business training for Black entrepreneurs. The Ecosystem Fund has already invested $100 million in 43 Black-led business support organizations across the country. The Ecosystem Fund is delivered by the regional development agencies (RDA).

For more information, visit the RDAs: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Recipients of the BEP Ecosystem Fund African Canadian Civic Engagement Council Black Business Ventures Association Black Canadian Women in Action Society Canadian Imperial Advantage Council for Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta Black Business Association of BC Black Business Initiative Afro Caribbean Business Network Foundation Africa Development Network Foundation Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball Black Business and Professional Association Black Creek Community Health Centre Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region Casa Foundation for International Development Conseil Économique et Social d'Ottawa Carleton (CÉSOC) Festival Management Committee La Solidarité des femmes et familles interconnectées francophones du Niagara (SOFIFRAN) Mouvement Ontarien des Femmes Immigrantes Francophones Nigerian Canadians for Cultural, Educational and Economic Progress The Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA) Federation of Black Canadians Centre d'Encadrement Pour Jeunes Femmes Immigrantes (CEJFI) Côte Des Neiges Black Community Association Inc. DESTA Black Youth Network Réseau des Entrepreneurs et Professionnels Africains (REPAF) Sommet socioéconomique des jeunes des communautés noires The program is administered by the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Eligibility Requirements

Black-led, not-for-profit organizations in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Black-led, not-for-profit organizations in Canada. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Ecosystem Fund - Black Entrepreneurship Program is funded by Government of Canada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

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