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Black Entrepreneurship Program

Invests over five years for Black Canadian entrepreneurs loans via FACE/BDC periodic ecosystem grants.

The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a federal initiative of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada that puts $189 million over five years behind Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada. It is built as a national program rather than a single fund, with support aimed at starting, growing, and sustaining Black-led businesses. The program's remit is broad, but its delivery…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: ised-isde.canada.ca