Black Business Initiative Society: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Halifax, NS · grants and contributions register · Halifax West

Black Business Initiative Society: federal grants and contributions: 40 agreements; $61.4M value; 3 departments; 12 programs.

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40agreements
$61.4Mvalue
3departments
12programs

Largest agreements

Capacity building for Black Canadian Grassroots Organizations$36.8Mvalue2020start2025end

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, p

218571$5.0Mvalue2021start2026end

Pan-Atlantic support for Black entrepreneurs

Supporting Black Canadians Community Initiative$5.0Mvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, p

194897$3.2Mvalue2009start2014end

Core operational funding for April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2014

222659$1.8Mvalue2023start2026end

Provide multi-year funding support from 2023 to 2026

Barrier Breakers Youth Program$1.7Mvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

214967$1.4Mvalue2020start2023end

Provide operational funding for three fiscal years, April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2023

228663$1.4Mvalue2026start2028end

Provide operational support to deliver business programming from 2026 to 2028

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210223$1.4Mvalue2017start2020end

Provide operational funding for 2017-2020

Strengthening Socio-Economic Security and Resilience for Black Seniors in Atlantic Canada$860Kvalue2026start2027end

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges; develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, p

204046$500Kvalue2014start2015end

Provide core operational funding (April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015)

205592$500Kvalue2015start2016end

Provide core operational funding April 1, 2015-March 31, 2016

207509$500Kvalue2016start2017end

Provide core operational funding for April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017

196437$250Kvalue2009start2010end

Establish the Africville Community Trust

Removing Barriers to Equity in Banking Sector$250Kvalue2021start2022end

The objectives of the Labour Funding Program are to: • promote respect for fundamental labour rights and international obligations through capacity building of labour administrations and exchange of good practice in the areas of labour relations and working conditions; • develop and transfer knowledge on effective approaches to address the labour dimensions of globalization in Canada and internationally; • strengthen relationships that foster collaboration, partnership, alliances and networks to address labour issues; • support the capacity of governments, labour and management, and employe

Diversity Employment Network (DEN)$151Kvalue2020start2022end

Anti-Racism Action Program

217280$100Kvalue2020start2021end

Provide assistance to mitigate impacts of Covid-19

BBI Communications Strategy$83.3Kvalue2019start2019end

Multiculturalism Program

199585$55.3Kvalue2011start2013end

Undertake upgrades to the Black Cultural Centre and sponsor International African Bazaar

196994$50.0Kvalue2010start2010end

Implement the Nova Scotia Black Cultural Tourism project

190681$45.0Kvalue2006start2006end

Black Business Summit 2006 to be held in Halifax

193252$42.0Kvalue2008start2008end

Black Business Summit 2008

0$28.5Kvalue2012start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

0$28.2Kvalue2009start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

192171$21.4Kvalue2007start2007end

Plan to enhance black business growth in construction sector

Black Business Initiative Society$9.3Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Black Business Initiative$8.6Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.5Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Black Business Initiative$4.3Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Black Business Initiative Society$4.0Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$3.9Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$3.6Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$3.6Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$3.6Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Black Business Initiative$3.4Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Black Business Initiative$3.4Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Black Business Initiative$3.4Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Black Business Initiative$3.4Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$3.1Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Black Business Initiative Society$0value2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada22agreements$44.8Mvalue6programs
  • SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Cont
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Grant
  • LFP - Workplace Opportunities – Cont
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • 0

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency16agreements$16.3Mvalue4programs
  • REGI - Black Entrepreneurship Program
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Canadian Heritage2agreements$234Kvalue2programs
  • Anti-Racism Action Program
  • Multiculturalism Program

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Years

20262agreements$2.3Mvalue2programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Grant
20252agreements$6.7Mvalue2programs
  • SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Cont
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
20232agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20213agreements$5.3Mvalue3programs
  • REGI - Black Entrepreneurship Program
  • LFP - Workplace Opportunities – Cont
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20205agreements$38.5Mvalue5programs
  • SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Cont
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Anti-Racism Action Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20197agreements$106Kvalue2programs
  • Multiculturalism Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20186agreements$26.6Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20171agreements$1.4Mvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
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20161agreements$500Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20151agreements$500Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20141agreements$500Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20121agreements$28.5Kvalue1programs
  • 0
20111agreements$55.3Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20101agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20093agreements$3.5Mvalue3programs
  • Business Development Program
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • 0
20081agreements$42.0Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20071agreements$21.4Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20061agreements$45.0Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.