Deadline: October 15, 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.
For more information, visit Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant.
