February 17, 2023 Scarborough, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada
In Canada, diversity is our strength. The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that celebrate the stories and contributions of Black Canadians while acknowledging the unique challenges they face.
Under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), the Government of Canada is supporting Black-‑led and Black ‑serving community-based organizations across the country by bringing decision-making closer to Black communities to better meet their needs and priorities.
Today, Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced $31.4 million in funding for the Black-led national funders network, which includes Tropicana Community Services, Africa Centre, Black Business Initiative and Groupe 3737. Together, the SBCCI national funders network will allocate the funds to over 500 capacity-building projects aimed at empowering Black-led community-based organizations across Canada. With this additional funding, the national funders will have collectively awarded up to $50 million in grants to 939 projects. A full list of projects will be available on the national funders' websites in spring 2023.
By working in collaboration with the national funders network, the Government of Canada is ensuring that its investments respond to the needs of Black communities in Canada.
