The Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC) and Foundation For Black Communities (FFBC) have submitted seven recommendations for consideration in the upcoming 2023 Federal Budget.

Recommendations

1. Invest $500 million over 3 years in recovery funding for Black-led and Black-focused non-profits and grassroots organizations.
2. Invest $1 billion in affordable housing for Black communities.
3. Invest $150 million to establish a Black Community Spaces Fund to build new community and cultural spaces.
4.  Develop and implement equitable immigration policy and invest $75 million in settlement of people of Continental African descent.
5. Invest $55 million annually in an African Canadian seniors’ program.
6. Invest $25 million annually in the Mental Health for Black Canadians Fund.
7. Invest $125 million over 5 years through the department of women & gender equality to renew and extend its Capacity Building funding stream for organizations serving women and gender diverse people.

Read the full written submission here