Ontario Investing $16.5 Million to Support Black Youth and Young Professionals

August 28, 2025

• By investing in the Black Youth Action Plan, our government is helping youth and young professionals build the skills, confidence and connections needed in high-demand sectors.
• Since 2018, more than 90,000 Black youth and young professionals have been helped through the plan, supporting the next generation of Black leaders in sectors such as health, information technology, film, the arts, automotive and other skilled trades.
• This year, over 55 organizations will be receiving funding to support programs training young people in STEM, athletics, the arts, violence prevention and more.
• Investments like these are part of our plan to protect Ontario by removing barriers and building thriving communities across Ontario where everyone can contribute and succeed.
• Since launching BYAP’s Economic Empowerment stream in 2020, our government has invested $152 million to support Black youth and young professionals, as well as parenting and mentorship programs, wellness with preventative measures, community outreach and collaboration and more.