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Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in Atlantic Canada

December 12, 2025

Value

Varies.

Description

The Ecosystem Fund is a key component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), a national initiative to break down barriers and create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. It strengthens the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting Black-led, non-profit organizations to deliver high-impact business services from mentorship and networking to training, outreach and capacity building.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible recipients under the BEP Ecosystem Fund are incorporated Black-led non-profit organizations that:

  • have at least two thirds of leadership and governance self-identify as Black
  • focus their mission, programming, and outcomes on supporting Black communities
  • have the capacity and experience to deliver high-impact business support

Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:

  • incubator and accelerator programs
  • networking, matchmaking and mentorship opportunities
  • community outreach and capacity-building
  • initiatives to support the participation of the Black community in entrepreneurship
  • other activities that support the objectives of the BEP Ecosystem Fund

Eligible Expenses

Eligible costs include, but are not limited to:

  • operational costs
  • salary/ wages
  • advisory services
  • training and outreach
  • capacity-building

Deadline Date

Eligible organizations in Atlantic Canada are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the BEP Ecosystem Fund by Friday, December 12, 2025.

Contact

Contact Name: ACOA Business Information Services

Phone Number: 1-888-576-4444

E-mail Address: nb.bis-sie.nb@acoa-apeca.gc.ca (New Brunswick)

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/services/bep-ecosystem-fund-atlantic-canada.html

Industry:

Indigenous, Non-Profit

Location:

New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, PEI

Tags:

Black, Businesses

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