The Black Opportunity Fund launched a grant and capacity-building program for Canadian Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused nonprofits and charities, in partnership with the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), made possible through funding support from the TD Ready Commitment and the RBC Foundation. The BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Building Program is an 8-month program designed to provide Black-focused, Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits and charities, with funding and capacity development support that positions them to collaborate, lead and deliver community-determined solutions that effectively address identified community priorities and needs. All organizations selected will receive $20,000 in funding to allocate according to their charitable purposes, operational and program needs. In addition to this funding, organizations selected to participate in the pilot will receive coaching support from certified professional Black coaches and access to mandatory training in key areas of nonprofit management. All applicants will have access to specifically curated online resources covering relevant topics critical in building and maintaining healthy, adaptable, and community-responsive organizations.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.

Program Priority Areas

Below are examples of project areas for which organizations can apply for funding:

  • Education
  • Health
  • Women & Gender
  • Criminal Justice
  • Arts & Culture
  • Youth
  • Housing & shelter
  • Food security
 

For further information about the BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Development Program or to apply, click here.