Series - Editorial Fellowship: Transforming Funding Models

A DQ hike isn’t enough — here are 7 other things that need to change for more money to flow to Black and Indigenous groups

Authors Brennan Doherty & Gabe Oatley
The federal government should require one third of each funder's annual disbursements go to Black, Indigenous and racialized groups, says one leader.

Why It Matters

Funding to groups led by and serving Black, Indigenous and people of colour receive miniscule amounts of Canadian philanthropic dollars. A disbursement quota hike would not automatically mean more funding for these organizations — who are serving some of the most pressing needs.

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