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. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant
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.
Benefits of Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant
Black-Mandated Funding Framework Grant Requirments
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 Date and Process
Steps to apply:
- Review the grant guidelines and eligibility information
- Attend a grant information session and/or virtual drop-in office hours if you have questions about the application process
- Draft your answers in a Word document using the program guidelines sample application questions, so you can cut and paste your answers into TGRIP – the City’s online grants application system
- Register your group on the Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives (TGRIP) Portal
if you do not have a TGRIP account
- How to Register for a TGRIP Account Guide
- How to Register for a TGRIP Account – Video
- Complete an eligibility self-assessment on TGRIP
- Complete and submit your grant application, including your project budget and work plan, on TGRIP
For more detailed information please review the Black-mandated Funding Framework program guidelines and application questions.
Application Deadline
15 October, 2024
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