The Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust is was a proud recipient of the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) Black Ideas Grant 2.0. In a powerful demonstration of support for Black communities across Canada, FFBC has awarded $9.5 million in funding to 161 exceptional Black-led, Black-mandated, and Black-serving (B3) organizations nationwide.

This year’s grant program received an overwhelming response, with over 1,500 applications requesting more than $150 million in total funding—underscoring the critical need for investment in Black communities across Canada.

“The Black Ideas Grant 2.0 program reflects FFBC’s dedication to ensuring Black communities have direct access to the funding and resources necessary to address systemic barriers,” said Marlene Jennings, Foundation for Black Communities Co-Chair. “Whether supporting food security initiatives, revitalizing a community centre, or investing in the arts, our Black Ideas Grant 2.0 is committed to investing in projects that create meaningful and lasting impact within Black communities.”

Please find a list of the B.I.G. recipients and their projects here. 

To learn more about FFBC or to join us in our mission, visit www.forblackcommunities.org.