Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI)

the offering

Here is what you can expect to receive from this program:

Funding

SBCCI funding is intended to support Black led, Black focused non profit organizations in the areas of capacity building and capital assistance. The program also offers funding to help you grow and sustain your operations.

Support

Supports offered include grant funding, wrap around support, communities of practice, networking and collaboration opportunities.

Inclusion

This federally funded initiative was created in recognition of the United Nations' International Decade for People of African Descent with the intention of strengthening the capacity of Black communities, in part, through the funding of the Black-led nonprofit organizations that serve them.

who qualifies for this?

Eligibility

Organizations that meet ALL the following criteria are eligible to apply for funding from the SBCCI program

Legal entity in Canada

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Registered as a not-for-profit or a charitable organization

Registered as a not-for-profit or a charitable organization (as defined under Key Terms at the end of this document)

Black-led organizations with a mandate to serve Black Canadian communities

Black-led organizations are those that meet the following criteria:

• The leadership positions (directors, founders) are primarily occupied by people who selfidentify as Black (minimum 2/3 Black-led);
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• The governance structure (volunteer committee, advisory board, leadership, etc.) is primarily composed of people who self-identify as Black (minimum 2/3 Black-led); and

• The mandate serves Black Canadian communities

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