Please read the below from NBOTAC Member Economic Development | Niagara Region! Rachael Ball-Condron from Government relations had highlighted a grant program available to Racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs: the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Grant Program. (Thank you Rachael for sharing!) Available funding opportunities from the Ontario Government | ontario.ca The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs 2025 – 2026 (RAISE) is a grant program that supports Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs who live and operate their small business in Ontario. The grant program will provide: business development training culturally responsive and tailored business coaching networking opportunities a one-time grant of $10,000 Applications are due by October 1st at 5pm
