Tropicana Community Services is inviting applications from Black-led not-for-profit organizations from all regions of Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec).

The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) was created by the federal government through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to help build the capacity of grassroots not-for-profit organizations serving Black communities in Canada. 

Funding Information

Non-profit grassroots organizations can apply for funding with a budget of a minimum $5,000 to a maximum of $45,000.

Eligible Applicants

Organizations that meet ALL the following criteria are eligible to apply for funding from the SBCCI program:

• Legal entity in Canada
• Registered as a non-profit or a charitable organization (as defined under Key Terms at the end of this document)
• Black-led organization with a mandate to serve Black Canadian communities
• Black-led organization are those that meet the following criteria:
  • The leadership positions (directors, founders) are primarily occupied by people who self-identify as Black (minimum 2/3)
  • The governance structure (volunteer committee, advisory board, leadership, etc.) is primarily composed of people who self-identify as Black (minimum 2/3) and
  • The mandate serves Black Canadian Communities
• Requires a minimum grant of $5,000
• Does not require funding for any of the ineligible activities listed below
• Applicants must meet all requirements to be eligible.
• Not doing so will result in the application being rejected

For more information, visit Tropicana Community Services.