Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts?

Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts is funded by Canada Post, Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program?

To be eligible for the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program, you must: • The business must be a small business registered in Canada. • An account must be created to access the Solutions for Small Business program.

Q: Where is the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts available?

The Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program is available across Canada.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Volume-based shipping discounts

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Canada Post

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 27,200

Launch a next-day delivery service for vegan bakery products

$ 20,400

Implement a next-day delivery system for local organic produce

$ 25,500

Set up a next-day delivery service for handmade ceramics

$ 17,000

Establish a next-day delivery service for craft beer

$ 28,900

Develop a next-day delivery service for organic skincare products

$ 23,800

Create a next-day delivery service for handmade crafts

Eligibility

I don't have specific information about grant eligibility criteria in the context provided. It seems like the grant details were not explicitly mentioned. However, you can visit the official website or contact the relevant authorities to inquire about the eligibility criteria for the grant you are interested in.

Eligible expenses

The given information outlines initiatives designed to furnish small businesses with practical shipping solutions within Canada and internationally. These activities aim to support businesses by providing shipping discounts, tools, and resources tailored to their evolving needs and growth.

Provision of tiered shipping discounts based on annual shipping expenditure.
Access to an extensive network of post office locations for convenient package drop-off and delivery.
Utilization of small business tools such as Snap Ship for label creation and pickup requests.
Opportunities to purchase shipping supplies with membership discounts.
Integration with ecommerce platforms featuring Canada Post shipping solutions.
Resources for marketing, ecommerce, and shipping insights to help small businesses grow.
Educational blog content on efficient label creation, network utilization, and international shipping strategies.

How to apply

Register for the program

Log in or register for Canada Post's Small Business Solutions program.
Provide the necessary information to become a member.

Start shipping Use the available shipping tools to manage your shipments.

Schedule pickups and create shipping labels with Click & Ship.

Track expenses

Keep a record of your shipping expenses to benefit from discounts.
Check your savings level quarterly based on your annual expenses.

Use discounts

Apply the discounts obtained for shipping expenses to your future shipments.
Take advantage of discounts on shipping supplies by using your member number.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The Solutions for Small Business program offers shipping discounts that increase with the level of business spending, reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Discount levels start at 9% for domestic and can reach up to 58% for international shipping based on yearly shipping expenditures.
The program includes access to nearly 5,800 post office locations across Canada, enhancing connectivity for small businesses.
Canada Post provides tools like Snap ShipTM for creating shipping labels and requesting pickups.
The Solutions for Small Business membership also offers savings on shipping supplies, averaging 5%.
There is a partnership with e-commerce providers for integrated shipping solutions like real-time rates and shipping label printing.

Documents and links

Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.