2024 Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant 2024: (Deadline 15 October, 2024)

Applications are open for the Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant 2024. The Black-Mandated Funding Framework aims to address funding gaps and historical underinvestment in community organizations and groups that serve Toronto’s Black communities. The model provides an equity-centered approach to addressing anti-Black racism in the City’s community funding processes.

The Black-mandated Funding Framework is grounded in the following principles:  

• Enabling an ecosystem of support for Black community groups.
• Ensuring City accountability and accessibility.
• Advancing equity and self-determination.

Grant

Grassroots/emerging groups/organizations:

• May apply for up to $35,000 in funding for one or two years.
• Successful applicants will receive an additional $5,000 for self-directed capacity-building support and will be matched with one of two BMFF Intermediaries: CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals or Delta Family Resource Centre.
• Applicants will need to describe what capacity-building supports their organization would benefit from.

Established organizations/groups:

• May apply for up to $35,000 in funding for one or two years

Eligibility

An Eligible Community Organization or Group is:

• An incorporated or unincorporated not-for-profit organization and/or charitable organization.
• Based in the City of Toronto (with an M postal code).
• Accountable to the community through an elected Board of Directors who are representative of the community served, with a majority living in Toronto.
• Grassroots groups, through a leadership team of at least three members who direct and lead decision making and live in Toronto.
• Able to provide audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year (for established organizations and groups).
• In good standing with the City of Toronto (i.e., up-to-date on all requirements of any City of Toronto funding the organization has received, including reporting).
• Compliance with the City of Toronto Grants Policy.

Application

Applications for the Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant opened on Wednesday, September 11, and will close on Tuesday, October 15 at 4 p.m.

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For more information, visit Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant.