September 15, 2026 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
Black-led organizations are driving meaningful change in communities across Canada. Through community programs and local leadership they are helping build a Canada that is stronger because everyone has a place in it. These efforts also address the systemic barriers that Black Canadians face.
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 fourth call for proposals under the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund (the Fund). Established by the Government of Canada through a $200 million endowment, the Fund provides a sustainable source of funding for Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving non-profit organizations and registered charities in Canada.
Building on the momentum of previous funding rounds, FFBC has launched the Black Ideas Grant 4.0, allocating a total of $8 million in funding-which includes $6.4 million in federal funding-to eligible organizations. Applications are open until October 20th, 2026, with the selected projects to be announced in spring 2027.
Since FFBC began administering the Fund in 2023, it has invested in hundreds of community initiatives that are strengthening organizations, expanding services and creating opportunities for Black Canadians in every region of the country. This fourth call for proposals will allow FFBC to further its support for projects that foster community development, promote socio-economic inclusion, and advance efforts to combat anti-Black racism.
As Canada's first Black-led philanthropic endowment of its kind, the Fund is helping strengthen a sustainable ecosystem of organizations that are creating lasting change, empowering future generations of Black leaders and contributing to stronger communities across the country.
