Offered by Government of Canada, Canadian Economic Development Agency for the Prairies
PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund
- Maximum amount
- $3,000,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Receive a non-repayable contribution ranging from $250,000 to $3 million per project that will provide incubator/accelerator programs, mentoring, financial planning, advisory services, and training to Black Canadian entrepreneurs and business owners.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Non-profit organization
- Led by Black people
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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