FedDev — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Southern Ontario
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Overview
Get a grant of $250,000 to $3 million per project to support Black Canadian entrepreneurs with programs like business training, mentorship, financial advice, and other helpful services.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $125,000 – $3,000,000 (up to 100% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-01-09 |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Minimum: $125,000 Maximum: $3 million Funding limits This program can cover up to 100% of eligible costs Stacking: You can combine money from this program with money from other government programs up to a total maximum of 100% Your project Must primarily focus on addressing gaps in support and/or building the capacity of the Black entrepreneurship ecosystems to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
FedDev — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Southern Ontario is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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