Not-for-profit organizations and charities · Halifax, Nova Scotia
Black Business Initiative Society
- Total value
- $72.2M
- Agreements
- 46
- Programs
- 11
- First and latest
- 2006–2026
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. Agreements under programs that mostly fund individuals are not listed under any name.
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By program
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Cont | Employment and Social Development Canada | 2 | $41.8M |
| REGI - Black Entrepreneurship Program | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 3 | $12M |
| ICF - Strategic Community Capacity | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 11 | $6.1M |
| REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 4 | $5.7M |
| Business Development Program | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 4 | $3.4M |
| Youth Employment and Skills Strategy | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $1.7M |
| SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - Grant | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $860K |
| LFP - Workplace Opportunities – Cont | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $250K |
| Anti-Racism Action Program | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $151K |
| Multiculturalism Program | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $83K |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 15 | $62K |
Plus 2 agreements ($57K) where the department did not name a program.
Agreements
Newest first.
| Start | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | REGI - Regional Innovation EcosystemAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $1,420,000 |
| Apr 2026 | SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - GrantEmployment and Social Development Canada | Strengthening Socio-Economic Security and Resilience for Black Seniors in Atlantic CanadaGrant | $859,980 |
| Aug 2025 | SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - ContEmployment and Social Development Canada | Supporting Black Canadians Community InitiativeContribution | $5,000,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Youth Employment and Skills StrategyEmployment and Social Development Canada | Barrier Breakers Youth ProgramContribution | $1,740,800 |
| Jul 2023 | REGI - Regional Innovation EcosystemAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $1,800,000 |
| Apr 2023 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $9,266 |
| Sep 2021 | LFP - Workplace Opportunities – ContEmployment and Social Development Canada | Removing Barriers to Equity in Banking SectorContribution | $250,000 |
| Jun 2021 | REGI - Black Entrepreneurship ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $5,012,609 |
| Jun 2021 | REGI - Black Entrepreneurship ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $4,012,609 |
| Jun 2021 | REGI - Black Entrepreneurship ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $3,000,000 |
| Jun 2021 | REGI - Regional Innovation EcosystemAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $2,359,390 |
| Apr 2021 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $0 |
| Sep 2020 | REGI - Regional Innovation EcosystemAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Sep 2020 | Anti-Racism Action ProgramCanadian Heritage | Diversity Employment Network (DEN)Contribution | $151,054 |
| Aug 2020 | SDPP-CF - Supporting Black Communities - ContEmployment and Social Development Canada | Capacity building for Black Canadian Grassroots OrganizationsContribution | $36,844,144 |
| Jul 2020 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $1,425,000 |
| Jul 2020 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $925,000 |
| Jul 2020 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $425,000 |
| Jun 2020 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $3,982 |
| Jun 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $3,611 |
| May 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $3,870 |
| May 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $4,514 |
| May 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $3,611 |
| May 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $3,611 |
| May 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $3,095 |
| Apr 2019 | Multiculturalism ProgramCanadian Heritage | BBI Communications StrategyGrant | $83,314 |
| May 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Black Business InitiativeContribution | $3,436 |
| May 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Black Business InitiativeContribution | $3,436 |
| May 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Black Business InitiativeContribution | $4,295 |
| May 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Black Business InitiativeContribution | $3,436 |
| May 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Black Business InitiativeContribution | $3,436 |
| May 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Black Business InitiativeContribution | $8,590 |
| Jul 2017 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $1,350,000 |
| Jun 2016 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Aug 2015 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Jul 2014 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $500,000 |
| May 2012 | Program not namedEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $28,522 |
| Aug 2011 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Grant | $55,263 |
| Aug 2011 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $88,445 |
| Mar 2010 | Business Development ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Nov 2009 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Jun 2009 | Business Development ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $3,250,000 |
| May 2009 | Program not namedEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $28,159 |
| Apr 2008 | Business Development ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $42,000 |
| Jul 2007 | Business Development ProgramAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $21,400 |
| Jun 2006 | ICF - Strategic Community CapacityAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Contribution | $45,000 |