Diversity and inclusion have long been central to Canada’s prosperity. For decades, Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the country have advocated to dismantle systemic barriers to social and economic inclusion affecting Black communities.
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, congratulated the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) on launching its third call for proposals under the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund. Established by the Government of Canada through a $200 million endowment, the Fund aims to provide sustainable funding for Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving non-profit organizations and registered charities in Canada.
Building on the success of the second call for proposals, FFBC has introduced the Big Ideas Grant 3.0, which allocates a total of $8 million in funding, including $6.5 million from federal sources. This third round of investment is expected to support more than 140 projects nationwide, enabling eligible organizations to lead initiatives addressing anti-Black racism. Applications are open until November 5, 2025, with successful projects to be announced in spring 2026.
FFBC is a national Black-led and Black-serving organization dedicated to ensuring that Black communities have the resources and support needed to create lasting change. Since being selected to administer the Fund in February 2023, FFBC has supported 268 community projects across Canada.
Minister Hajdu emphasized that diversity and inclusion are investments in people and their leadership. “Through the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund, Black-led non-profit organizations across Canada come first. Because when all communities are included, Canada thrives,” she said.
Liban Abokor, Co-chair of the Foundation for Black Communities, highlighted the importance of this round of funding: “By investing in Black-led, mandated, and serving organizations now, we are strengthening their resilience and ensuring they can continue to lead solutions that withstand both the known and unknown shocks ahead. As Canada faces profound shifts and disruptions, FFBC’s past and upcoming 3.0 recipients will be essential to sustaining our communities.”
