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Jobber Grants
Funding for growing home service businesses
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 28, 2026Latest change: Jobber Grants now says applications are closed, and the page has been updated to highlight a $250,000 program and the 2026 recipients.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 28, 2026
Latest change: Jobber Grants now says applications are closed, and the page has been updated to highlight a $250,000 program and the 2026 recipients.
Jobber Grants closed with updated 2026 program details
Jobber Grants now says applications are closed and directs visitors to sign up for future updates. The page also replaces the former $10,000 to $100,000 grant range with a $250,000 program and summarizes recipient selection as two written online application phases. The 2026 timeline section and phase-by-phase guidance were removed, and the page now presents the 2026 recipients instead of an open application schedule.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Jobber Grants offers up to $100,000 to support growth and operational improvement for home service businesses. Funds may be used for business growth, marketing, expansion, equipment, staffing, and other business-enhancing initiatives.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 5
Activities funded
- Business growth initiatives
- Operational improvement projects
- Marketing activities
- Expansion plans
- Equipment, staffing, or other business-enhancing initiatives
Documents Needed
- Government-issued picture identification
- Tax ID information
- Social security or social insurance numbers
- Completed affidavits
- Affidavit of eligibility and publicity release
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Blue collar business owners or aspiring business owners
- Applicants who are over the age of eighteen (18) as of March 4, 2026
- Applicants who are residents of the United States of America and Canada, excluding Quebec
- Applicants who are active members of the Home Service Community Forum at the time of their Phase One submission
Who is not eligible
- Home-based businesses that primarily sell goods or services online
- Retail businesses
- Businesses operating primarily from home
- Businesses operating primarily from brick-and-mortar locations
- Residents outside the United States and Canada, and Quebec residents
Eligible expenses
- Business growth and operational improvements
- Marketing and expansion activities
- Equipment purchases
- Staffing and training costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Unlawful purposes
- Personal expenses unrelated to the business
- Political contributions
- Purely charitable or philanthropic donations unrelated to business growth
- Activities that may materially harm Jobber’s reputation or brand
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada, excluding Quebec
Selection criteria
- Approximately 25% - Your business goals over the next year and how funding will be used to support them
- Approximately 75% - Going above and beyond in one or more areas, including keeping homes and offices safe and running, helping hardworking people build meaningful careers, striving for high standards in every area of your business, and giving back to the communities where they live and work
How to apply
- Visit the Program Website to enter and submit the Phase One survey, or complete and submit the Phase One survey through select digital advertisements.
- If invited, complete the Phase Two detailed questionnaire or application by 5:59 p.m. MT on June 24, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants who meet the phase 1 criteria will be asked to complete a phase 2 written application.
- Emails inviting applicants to phase 2 will be sent out on June 18.
- In late June 2026, the judging panel will review applications and look at online presence.
- The judging panel will select finalists, then select the 9 recipients after a final interview.
- Grant recipients will be notified by phone or email by July 31, 2026.
Additional information
- Applicants must be members of the Home Service Community Forum.
- Grant recipients may be featured on Jobber’s website and media channels.
- An in-person retreat is included for recipients.
- Interim reports on grant impact are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Jobber Grants Program
What is the Jobber Grants?
Jobber Grants offers up to $100,000 to support growth and operational improvement for home service businesses. Funds may be used for business growth, marketing, expansion, equipment, staffing, and other business-enhancing initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Jobber Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Jobber Grants program?
To be eligible for the Jobber Grants program, you must:
Blue collar or home service business
Age 18 or older
U.S. or Canada, excluding Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Jobber Grants?
Business growth initiatives
Operational improvement projects
Marketing activities
Expansion plans
Equipment, staffing, or other business-enhancing initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Jobber Grants?
You can contact Jobber by email at grants@getjobber.com.
Where is the Jobber Grants available?
The Jobber Grants program is available across Canada.