For Black founders
2 programs
for black entrepreneurs.
The Black Entrepreneurship Program is the federal anchor: a national microloan fund delivered by the FACE Coalition plus an ecosystem fund and a knowledge hub. Provincial and program-specific funds add coverage for women and youth founders who also identify as Black. Many regional programs are accessible without being a registered FACE applicant.
See which apply to my businessWhat you should know
- ·FACE microloans require Black self-identification, Canadian residency, and a written business plan.
- ·The federal Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund stacks with provincial WEOC loans for Black women founders and with BDC inclusive financing.
- ·Some accelerators and incubators run cohorts specifically for Black founders.
Common questions
Is FACE the only option?
No. FACE is the federal anchor, but BDC, regional development agencies, and several provincial inclusive-entrepreneurship programs also serve Black founders. The hub below shows everything in our database that matches.
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