GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 1, 2025 /CNW/ – Diversity and inclusion have long been one of the pillars of Canada’s prosperity. For decades, Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the country have advocated to break down longstanding systemic barriers to social and economic inclusion that Black communities have faced.

Today, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, congratulated the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) on launching its third call for proposals under the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund (the Fund). Through a $200 million endowment, the Government of Canada established (the Fund) to create a sustainable source of funding for Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving non-profit organizations and registered charities in Canada.

Building on the success of their second call for proposals, FFBC has launched the Big Ideas Grant 3.0, allocating a total of $8 million in funding—which includes $6.5 million in federal funding. This third round of investment is expected to fund more than 140 projects across Canada. Eligible organizations will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that support the fight against anti-Black racism. Applications are open until November 5, 2025, with the selected projects to be announced in spring 2026.

FFBC is a national Black-led and Black-serving organization that aims to ensure that Black communities have the sustained resources and support they need to create a lasting change. Since being chosen to administer the Fund in February 2023, FFBC has already supported 268 community projects across the country.

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“Diversity and inclusion is about investing in people and their leadership – it’s an investment in those with lived experiences who know best what their needs are. Through the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund, Black-led non-profit organizations across Canada come first. Because when all communities are included, Canada thrives.”
– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

“This round of funding is as critical as ever. By investing in Black-led, mandated, and serving organizations now, we are strengthening their resilience and ensuring they can continue to lead solutions that withstand both the known and unknown shocks ahead. As Canada faces profound shifts and disruptions, FFBC’s past and upcoming 3.0. Recipients will be essential to sustaining our communities.”
– Liban Abokor, Co-chair, Foundation for Black Communities