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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T14:13:53Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "name": "Black Business Association of BC: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/black-business-association-of-bc/",
    "summary": "9 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $8.1M with Black Business Association of BC, 2021–2026.",
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        "value": 9,
        "unit": "count"
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        "display": "$8.1M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 5,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 4,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "Create business development programs for Black entrepreneurs in BC and Northern Canada",
      "Create business development programs for Black entrepreneurs in BC and Northern Canada",
      "Expand domestic and international market access for Black entrepreneurs in BC",
      "The purpose of this CanExport Associations contribution agreement is to support organizations and ultimately aims to increase the competitiveness of Canadian companies, in the international marketplace, on a sectoral basis, thereby contributing to Canadian prosperity and the growth of the Canadian economy. This financial support enables the recipient to undertake new or expanded international business development promotion activities, in a given sector, for the benefit of its entire industry (member and non-member firms).",
      "The purpose of this CanExport Associations contribution agreement is to support organizations and ultimately aims to increase the competitiveness of Canadian companies, in the international marketplace, on a sectoral basis, thereby contributing to Canadian prosperity and the growth of the Canadian economy. This financial support enables the recipient to undertake new or expanded international business development promotion activities, in a given sector, for the benefit of its entire industry (member and non-member firms).",
      "Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events",
      "The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .",
      "The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .",
      "Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events"
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        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Surrey Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/59033-surrey-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Pacific Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/pacific-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Sturgeon River-Parkland",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/33-sturgeon-river-parkland/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Western Economic Diversification Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/western-economic-diversification-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Vancouver Granville",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/59038-vancouver-granville/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Global Affairs Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/global-affairs-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Vancouver Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/59034-vancouver-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Canadian Heritage",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canadian-heritage/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-1XI1F0T0Q8",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Black Business Association of BC: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/black-business-association-of-bc/"
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}