Grants and Contributions:
Title:
1019669
Agreement Number:
1019669
Agreement Value:
$800,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
Description:
To develop and deliver the programming to support Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses through business advisory services, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, cybersecurity and technology adoption supports, investment readiness assistance, trade readiness programming, and networking opportunities. The initiative aims to strengthen business growth, competitiveness, and market readiness among Black-owned enterprises through a structured cohort-based program delivered in the Windsor-Essex Region.
Organization:
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Expected Results:
To support not-for-profit Black-led business organizations across Canada to develop new services or expand those they already offer such as mentorship, networking, financial planning, and business training for Black entrepreneurs.
Location:
WINDSOR, Ontario, CA N8T 2W8
Reference Number:
062-2026-2027-Q2-00019
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
780463675
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Operating Name:
Organization for Economic Development and Diplomacy
Recipient's Legal Name:
Organization for Economic Development and Diplomacy
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore
Federal Riding Number:
35118
Program:
Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund (BEP)
Program Purpose:
To strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs and business owners across Canada.
Coverage:
To support not-for-profit Black-led business organizations across Canada to develop new services or expand those they already offer such as mentorship, networking, financial planning, and business training for Black entrepreneurs.
NAICS Code:
624190
Amendments: