Applications Open for Black Opportunity Fund – Justice Grant 2025
The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF)—Justice Grant 2025 is accepting applications to support Black-led, Black-serving organizations across Canada. This grant is dedicated to tackling systemic injustices while promoting equity and empowerment within Black communities.
Designed to enhance the capacity, impact, and effectiveness of Black-led initiatives, this grant focuses on organizations working to improve justice-related services and access.
Key Focus Areas
The BOF Justice Grant program prioritizes funding initiatives aimed at the following:
- Reintegration Programs: Services that assist individuals transitioning back into society after justice system involvement.
- Prevention and Support Services: Programs designed to reduce incarceration risks.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing: Initiatives providing tools for healing, mental health care, and self-advocacy.
- Legal System Reform: Advocacy efforts to push for equitable reforms in the legal system and increase access to legal services.
- Fighting Racial Discrimination: Efforts aimed at addressing racial inequality within the justice system.
- Educational Advocacy: Campaigns focused on educating communities and promoting policy changes to ensure lasting equality.
- Justice System Empowerment: Projects that enable Black individuals to navigate and thrive within the justice system.
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations must meet these criteria to apply:
- Black-Led and Black-Focused: Applicants must be Black-led, Black-serving organizations advancing justice within Black communities.
- Nonprofit Status: Must be a registered nonprofit or charity in Canada.
- Active Justice Work: Applicants should have an active or proposed justice-related project.
- Demonstrated Impact: A clear plan to use grant funds for measurable, impactful justice initiatives.
- Financial Compliance:
- Up-to-date financial records for the past two years.
- Audited financial statements (for grants of $50,000 or more) covering three years, completed by a licensed public accountant.
- Digital Presence: Maintain an active website and social media presence.
- Tax and Financial Standing:
- No outstanding tax debt (or a documented payment plan with recent compliance).
- No history of bankruptcy.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, January 23, 2025.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the applicant guide before starting their submission. The application process is hosted on the SurveyMonkey Apply platform.
