Request for Proposals- Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) Closing Soon
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Strengthening the capacity of Black-led nonprofit organizations through targeted training and expertise.
Call for Proposals: SBCCI Capacity-Building Training Opportunities
The Black Business Initiative (BBI), through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), invites proposals from qualified individuals and organizations to deliver capacity-building training for Black-led, Black-focused non-profit organizations across Canada.
The SBCCI was established by the Government of Canada through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to strengthen the capacity of grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Black communities nationwide. As part of these efforts, BBI is seeking experienced facilitators and consultants to deliver high-impact virtual training sessions that support organizational sustainability, governance, and growth.
Now Accepting Proposals for the Following Opportunities:
1. SBCCI Request for Proposals: AI and Digital Tools
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Apply here:
https://forms.gle/MmJxNLxuJeDWELs28
BBI is seeking a consultant with expertise in artificial intelligence and digital tools to deliver a half-day virtual training that supports operational efficiency and innovation.
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2. SBCCI Request for Proposals: Organizational Management
BBI is seeking a consultant with expertise in organizational management to deliver a three (3) hour virtual training session focused on strengthening internal systems and leadership practices.
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Apply here:
https://forms.gle/TcC9TKgGqxerfbEB9
Learn more about the SBCCI program by visiting www.bbi.ca/sbcci
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BBI Meets with Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada: A Powerful Conversation on Ghana-Canada Trade relations
BBI Meets with Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada: A Powerful Conversation on Ghana-Canada Trade relations. We had the distinct honour of hosting a Ghana–Atlantic Canada Economic Roundtable bringing together influential business leaders in Atlantic Canada to lead conversations about global opportunity, partnership, and connection.
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25 Years Strong: Celebrating BIJ’s Quarter-Century Journey
Since its inception 25 years ago, BIJ has been a beacon of opportunity, launched with the clear and crucial mission to empower Black youth aged eight to thirty-five in Nova Scotia, and more recently, across the entire Atlantic region. BIJ is more than just a registered charity; it is a movement that fosters entrepreneurship, champions education, and drives personal development. It boasts a rich and lasting legacy built on the unwavering belief that when access is provided, potential is unleashed.
Reflecting on Last Week’s Kick-Off: WIPSI AI Training for Black Not-for-Profits
A reflection on the recently launched Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills incentive (WIPSI) program launch conducted by BBI.
