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Supports community and environmental resilience projects in North America.
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Bank of Montreal (BMO)
BMO for Women is an initiative of BMO Financial Group supporting women-led and women-owned businesses across Canada. Through the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, the organization provides $10,000 CAD grants to eligible women-owned businesses, along with coaching, networking opportunities, and summit invitations. The program focuses on businesses addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals and promotes inclusive economic growth. View Bank of Montreal (BMO)'s website for more information.
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About Bank of Montreal (BMO)
What is the mission of Bank of Montreal (BMO)?
BMO for Women is committed to supporting women-led and women-owned ventures and the partners who help them grow with confidence, through capital, guidance, and connection.
What type of organization is Bank of Montreal (BMO)?
Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a For-profit company.
What is Bank of Montreal (BMO)'s official website?
Bank of Montreal (BMO)'s official website is https://www.bmoforwomen.com/en/.
What else should I know about Bank of Montreal (BMO)?
Role of BMO for Women in the Funding Ecosystem
BMO for Women is a dedicated initiative of BMO Financial Group, one of Canada's largest banks, focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and women-led businesses. The program brings together capital, guidance, and connection to help women-owned ventures grow at every stage of their business journey.
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
The flagship grant program provides $10,000 CAD to ten Canadian women-owned businesses annually. Since its inception in 2020, the program has supported numerous women entrepreneurs across various sectors. The 2025 program focuses on businesses addressing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), including gender equality, decent work, and sustainable communities.
Grant Package Includes:
- $10,000 CAD monetary grant
- One hour of coaching with a BMO for Women Advocate
- Invitation to webinar series
- Profile on BMOforWomen.com and BMO social channels
- 2025 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Recipient badge
- Invitation to the 2025 Grant Summit in Toronto (including 2 nights hotel accommodation and transportation)
Total approximate value: up to $11,700 CAD per recipient.
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women, non-binary individuals, or trans women. The business must be for-profit, operating in Canada for a minimum of 2 years, with annual revenue of $50,000+ CAD, and have its headquarters in Canada.
Impact and Reach
Since 2012, BMO has recognized the achievements of over 265 women through the broader Celebrating Women Program. The grant program, created in 2020 during the pandemic, continues to empower women entrepreneurs across Canada.