Promoting Black Flourishing Fund

The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund has been created to provide one-time funding to support initiatives by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organisations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and to advance anti-racism at the University of Manitoba.

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This funding supports University of Manitoba students, staff, faculty and instructors for action at UM to promote Black Flourishing. Awards generally range from $750 to $1500 dollars, with projects of different scope welcome to apply.

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UM's commitment

The Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism and Black Inclusion is a historically important document that commits UM to combat anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion in higher education and communities. As a signatory to the Charter, UM has committed to the overarching principles of Black Flourishing, Inclusive Excellence, Mutuality, and Accountability.

UM’s commitment to taking action on these principles requires: recognizing the diversity and complexity of Black peoples, including Black peoples across the gender spectrum, Black persons with disabilities, and Black peoples in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; supporting and affirming all Black voices; and investing in Black initiatives at UM.

The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund is sponsored by the office of Equity Transformation and the office of the Vice-President (Administration).

Eligible projects

  • Projects may include (but are not limited to):

    • community-building initiatives;
    • events;
    • guest speakers/public dialogue;
    • celebration of Black excellence;
    • creative projects or exhibits;
    • film-screenings or performances; or
    • community engagement.

     

    The fund does not support: individual research projects; teaching release; course materials or fees; conference travel; or individual professional development costs. Projects or initiatives delivered primarily by or for non-UM organizations or communities are not eligible for funding.

How to apply

Application details

Applications are welcome from UM students, faculty and staff, as well as other UM-affiliated Black individuals or groups.

Application requirements

  • Lead individual(s), including name, position and UM email address
  • Organization(s) or group(s) involved, where applicable
  • Self-identification as Black, Black Canadian, African, Afro-Caribbean, or Caribbean
  • University of Manitoba affiliation
  • Project title and project description (250 words maximum)
  • Description of how the project contributes to Black flourishing at UM (250 words maximum)
  • Timeline
  • Budget, including any received or requested funding from other sources
  • Status of any projects previously funded through the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund

Application timeline

Application open: Aug 15, 2025

Application Round 1 Deadline: September 22, 2025

Application Round 2 Deadline: November 28, 2025

Award funds must be spent by March 31, 2026.

For further information, contact the Office of Equity Transformation, at equity@umanitoba.ca