Black Entrepreneurship Program – Ecosystem Fund Call for Projects
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Quebec
Tell us about your organization and we'll show you whether this grant fits, and why.
Free to start. No credit card required.
Funding amount
$100,000 to $750,000
Next cycle
2026–2030 (four-year funding cycle; cost eligibility begins April 1, 2026)
Region
Quebec
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Nonprofits & charities
Eligible organizations
Not-for-profit organizations, Black-led organizations
Sectors
Business support services, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship and coaching, Training and capacity building
About this program
The Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund supports Black-led, not-for-profit organizations in Quebec that deliver high-impact business services including mentorship, networking, training, and capacity building to Black entrepreneurs. Eligible organizations must have majority Black leadership and governance, provide in-house business support services, and have at least one year of experience. Funding supports incubation/acceleration programs, consulting, strategy development, and other activities that strengthen the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem.
What this program funds
The Black Entrepreneurship Program – Ecosystem Fund, administered by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, supports Black-led, not-for-profit organizations in Quebec that provide business services to Black entrepreneurs. Eligible applicants must have majority Black leadership and governance, deliver in-house business support services, and have operated for at least one year.
The program funds a range of activities including incubation and acceleration programs, consulting services, strategy development, mentorship, networking, training, and capacity building initiatives. Funded projects strengthen the broader Black entrepreneurship ecosystem in the province.
Organizations can receive between 100,000 and 750,000 CAD. The program operates on a four-year funding cycle from 2026 to 2030, with cost eligibility beginning April 1, 2026. No application deadline is listed in the available source material.
Written by AI from this listing's own details, with no facts added. How we use AI. Always confirm the details on the funder's official page before applying.
Is this grant worth your time?
Create a free account and Happy Grants scores this program, and 2,300+ others, against your organization’s profile in about a minute, with the reasons explained.
See your match score, freeSimilar grants
- Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal's East EndCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Rolling
- Community Futures Program (CFP)Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Rolling
- ArtistsInspire GrantsEnglish-Language Arts Network (ELAN Quebec)Dates vary
- Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienneGouvernement du Québec - Ministère de la Langue française Nov 12, 2026
- Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream (LIS)Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)$125,000 to $1,000,000 Rolling
- Regional Innovation EcosystemsFedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario) Rolling


