Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency · Contribution program
REGI - Black Entrepreneurship Program
To create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness.
- Total value
- $19.2M
- Agreements
- 10
- Jun 2021 to May 2026
- Median agreement
- $1.8M
- Typical range
- $143K–$3.2M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black Business Initiative Society | 3 | $12M |
| The Tribe Network | 2 | $6.2M |
| Atlantic Student Development Alliance Inc. | 1 | $631K |
| Canadian Blk Women In Excellence Society | 1 | $150K |
| Techforward Impact Society | 1 | $140K |
| Hope Blooms Youth Social Entrepreneurial Ventures Inc. | 1 | $89K |
| Union Of Black Artists Society | 1 | $25K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $18.2M |
| 2026 | 5 | $1M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | 9 | $18.6M |
| Prince Edward Island | 1 | $631K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated by the department | 3 | $9.9M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 7 | $9.3M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations | 3 | $12M |
| Civic and social organizations | 2 | $6.2M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Atlantic Student Development Alliance Inc. | Contribution | $630,500 |
| May 2026 | Union Of Black Artists Society | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Canadian Blk Women In Excellence Society | Contribution | $150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Techforward Impact Society | Contribution | $140,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Hope Blooms Youth Social Entrepreneurial Ventures Inc. | Contribution | $89,000 |
| Sep 2021 | The Tribe Network | Contribution | $3,290,000 |
| Sep 2021 | The Tribe Network | Contribution | $2,890,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Black Business Initiative Society | Contribution | $5,012,609 |
| Jun 2021 | Black Business Initiative Society | Contribution | $4,012,609 |
| Jun 2021 | Black Business Initiative Society | Contribution | $3,000,000 |