PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Overview
Receive a non-repayable contribution ranging from $250,000 to $3 million per project that will provide incubator/accelerator programming, mentorship, financial planning, business development, advisory services and training to Black Canadian entrepreneurs and business owners.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $250,000 – $3,000,000 |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2025-11-27 |
| Region | AB, MB, SK |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Your project Must address a need in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for Black Canadians in the Prairie provinces, aligning with one of the following program activities: Business accelerators and incubators Providing business guidance (e.g., business planning, marketing, hiring) and operational support (e.g., access to office space, specialized equipment to aid product development and market growth) Networking, matchmaking, and mentorship Facilitate connections among entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and stakeholders to share knowledge, build relationships, and foster collaboration Capacity building Financial planning, business development, advisory services, training, and other activities that support the participation of the Black community in entrepreneurship and the objectives of the BEP Ecosystem Fund
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund 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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