The Pacific Economic Development Canada is now accepting applications for its Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia Canada 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Pacific Economic Development Canada Black Entrepreneurship Program
PacifiCan will be delivering the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund in B.C. At this time, we are seeking delivery partners with the capacity and established networks to offer services directly to Black entrepreneurs and business owners. If you represent a Black-led non-profit organization capable of offering these services, please read below for more information prior to contacting us to express your interest.
Benefits of Pacific Economic Development Canada Black Entrepreneurship Program
- Up to $3 million may be requested.
Pacific Economic Development Canada Black Entrepreneurship Program Requirements
You can apply for the BEP Ecosystem Fund as a delivery partner if your organization is:
- an incorporated, Black-led not-for-profit support organization where:
- the leadership positions (Directors, Founders, etc.) are primarily occupied by people who self-identify as Black (minimum two-thirds); and
- the governance structure (volunteer committee, advisory board, eldership circle, etc.) is primarily composed of people who self-identify as Black (minimum two-thirds); and
- the mandate, activities and outcomes are focused on supporting members of Black communities in British Columbia
- and is able to deliver business support services and to reach the Black community in British Columbia
Eligible activities
Eligible activities will strengthen the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem in British Columbia. They include, but are not limited to:
- Incubation and acceleration programs
- Networking, matchmaking and mentorship opportunities
- Initiatives to support the participation of the Black community in entrepreneurship
- Other activities that support the objective of the BEP Ecosystem Fund
Application Date and Process
Only the strongest applications meeting BEP program objectives will receive funding. Applications will be evaluated based on:
- clear alignment with program objectives
- measurable economic outcomes
- capacity to serve Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs)
- strong collaboration plans with other organizations (including Federation of African Canadian Economics and Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, as well as other key organizations delivering business support or services directly to Black entrepreneurs and business owners in B.C.) to broaden reach and enhance impact
- targeted response to ecosystem gaps and complementarity with existing business supports
- sound financial performance and management capacity
- confirmed financial support from other sources (e.g. provincial government, private sector and other non-government sources)
- proven experience supporting the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem in B.C.
- strong governance and leadership
Submission method: Contact PacifiCan at [email protected] to schedule a consultation and submit your application.
Application Deadline
28 November, 2025
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