Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant Program 2026 – Up to $80,000 Available in Canada

Black-led and Black-serving community organizations in Toronto can apply for the Black-Mandated Funding Framework (BMFF) Grant Program 2026. The program is designed to address funding gaps and historical underinvestment in organizations serving Toronto’s Black communities.

About the Black-Mandated Funding Framework

The Black-Mandated Funding Framework is a City of Toronto funding initiative focused on supporting organizations and groups that serve Toronto’s diverse Black communities.

The framework uses an equity-centered approach intended to strengthen support for Black community organizations and advance equity, accessibility and community self-determination.

💰 How Much Funding Is Available?

Eligible organizations can receive funding of up to $40,000 per year for two years, depending on the funding stream and the approved application.

🎯 Who Can Apply?

The program is intended for organizations and groups that meet the City’s definition of a Black-mandated organization or group (B3).

Applicants must demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Black-led: The organization is led by a majority of staff and board members who self-identify as Black or of African descent.
• Black-serving: The organization primarily serves Toronto’s diverse Black communities.
• Black-focused mandate: The organization’s mission explicitly states that it serves Black communities and uses Black/African-centered approaches where appropriate.
• Community accountability: The organization responds to community needs and maintains relationships with the communities it serves and/or other Black-mandated organizations.

📋 Funding Streams

Applicants can apply to one funding stream. The framework includes support for community programming and services as well as organizational capacity building.

1. Program & Service Delivery

This stream is designed to support programs and services that respond to needs within Toronto’s Black communities.

2. Capacity Building

This stream focuses on strengthening organizations through improvements to organizational structures, skills, processes and long-term resilience.

🏢 Grassroots Groups Can Apply

The program is open to both grassroots groups and established organizations, provided they meet the Black-mandated organization eligibility requirements.

Groups that do not yet have a Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal (TGRIP) account may need to register before accessing the application.

📅 Important Deadline

Organizations interested in applying should review the eligibility requirements and prepare their application before the deadline. According to the City of Toronto, applications are reviewed from September to November, with funding announcements scheduled for November.

📝 How to Apply

1. Review the Black-Mandated Funding Framework guidelines.
2. Confirm that your organization meets the B3 eligibility requirements.
3. Select the appropriate funding stream.
4. Register for a TGRIP account if your organization does not already have one.
5. Complete the application and provide the required information.
6. Submit the application before the September 22 deadline.

🌍 Who May Find This Opportunity Relevant?

This funding opportunity may be relevant to Black-led community organizations, grassroots groups, nonprofits and community organizations in Toronto that provide services, programs or capacity-building initiatives for Black communities.

Before applying, organizations should confirm their eligibility, choose the appropriate stream and ensure that their application addresses the program’s requirements.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes. Funding availability, eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines may change. Applicants should verify all details with the City of Toronto before submitting an application.