Black Entrepreneurship Program – Ecosystem Fund (Call for Projects 2026–2030)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED-Q) Quebec

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Funding amount

$100,000 to $750,000

Next cycle

2026 (cost eligibility date April 1, 2026; program covers 2026–2030)

Region

Quebec

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & charities

Eligible organizations

Not-for-profit organization, NPO

Sectors

Business support services, Entrepreneurship support, Community economic development, Incubation and acceleration

About this program

The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund, delivered by CED-Q, provides non-repayable contributions to Black-led not-for-profit organizations in Quebec that support Black entrepreneurs through incubation, acceleration, mentorship, financial planning, and business consulting. Eligible organizations can receive up to $750,000 per year (maximum $3,000,000 over four years) at up to 90% of eligible costs. The call targets Phase 2 (2026–2030) and aims to consolidate and expand the Black entrepreneurial support ecosystem across Quebec.

What this program funds

The Black Entrepreneurship Program – Ecosystem Fund, delivered by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, provides non-repayable contributions to Black-led not-for-profit organizations in Quebec. Eligible organizations support Black entrepreneurs through incubation, acceleration, mentorship, financial planning, and business consulting.

The program covers the four-year period from 2026 to 2030. Eligible organizations can receive up to $750,000 per year, with a maximum of $3,000,000 over the full four years. Funding covers up to 90 percent of eligible costs.

The eligible organization types are Black-led not-for-profit organizations operating in Quebec. No deadline is published for this call.

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Official program page Last verified July 27, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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