• Empower young people to realize projects to benefit their own communities, working towards recognition, justice and development for Black Canadians.
• Spotlight the Halifax Declaration as a vital and living document identifying an action plan towards racial equity.
• Serve as an opportunity for young people in Black communities to develop personal, professional and leadership skills.
• Help to build a network of young Black leaders who are passionate about social change and community development.

• Must be a Black youth between the ages of 16 and 30 who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada.
• Individuals are eligible to apply as well as groups that must select a representative who meets all the eligibility requirements.   
• Each project must be based in Canada and address a specific issue in the community, aligned with the objectives, intentions, and statements in the Halifax Declaration (e.g. identify an issue, propose a solution and implement it within their community).
• The proposed project can also be a new component or an expansion of an existing initiative.

Applicants can access a maximum grant of $5,000 for a project benefiting their local communities in Canada.

Project leaders may make a presentation at the 2024 National Black Canadians Summit in Montreal.

The Halifax Declaration can be found here.

Click below for more info:

• Grant application instructions
• Grant application guidelines
• FAQ sheet
• Waiver for Minors