Montreal, October 8, 2025 - The Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM) is proud to announce the creation of the Grant Emerging Amina Gerbaan initiative designed to support and accompany young Afro-descendant entrepreneurs working in the field of cultural entrepreneurship and artistic heritage management.
From October 08 to November 19, 2025, young entrepreneurs are invited to submit their applications. This Grant will enable the winner to bring his or her entrepreneurial project to fruition by covering essential costs related to start-up, planning or marketing strategies.
In addition to financial support of $3,000, the winner will benefit from a customized support program, developed in collaboration with Entreprendre Ici. This program will include a crowdfunding campaign, mentoring sessions, specialized workshops, and an internship at the CCAM, providing the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine their entrepreneurial project.
The creation of this grant is based on the generosity and vision of the Hon. Amina Gerbaa businesswoman renowned for her commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and inclusion.
"Investing in Afro-descendant youth means betting on innovation, creativity and the ability to build a future where our cultures shine to the full. I hope this grant will encourage young leaders to believe in their potential and turn their dreams into concrete projects."
- Amina Gerba
Important information
Timetables
- The final date for project submission is 19/11/2025
- Projects take 6 weeks to process.
- Two information sessions will be offered to registrants.
- Successful applicants will be notified at the end of the processing period.
About Amina Gerba
Originally from Cameroon, Amina Gerba is a Quebec-based entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder ofAfrique Expansionand the Forum Afrique Expansion and Laboratoires Kariliss. Recognized as a bridge builder between Canada and Africa, she is renowned for her commitment to entrepreneurship, inclusion and socio-economic progress. Appointed independent senator to the Senate of Canada in 2021, she embodies inspiring leadership and puts her experience at the service of the next generation of entrepreneurs.
About the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre (CCAM)
The Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the cultural and artistic heritage of Black communities through innovation and intercultural exchange. The CCAM was founded to fill a major need for spaces and resources that would enable black communities to express themselves in culturally authentic ways.
For more information on the Amina Gerba Emerging Fellowship :
Website : https://ccamontreal.ca/Grant-Emerging/
E-mail address: info@ccamontreal.ca
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E-mail us: communications@ccamontreal.ca
Phone number: 514-975-2226