Stand With Owners - Telus Business
Canada
The #StandWithOwners program empowers Canadian businesses with up to $200,000 in funding, national recognition, and technological support.
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- grant_single|openingDateJune 04, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 04, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Telus
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The grant program offers significant prizing to support and celebrate business success in Canada, with 20 businesses receiving various levels of funding and national recognition. Eligible activities include demonstrating business passion, purpose, and perseverance, with a focus on meaningful community impact and innovation. Both startups and established businesses, including nonprofits and franchises, can apply for a chance to win up to $200,000 in funding.
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This grant does not specify particular geographical areas for eligibility based on the information provided.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by the type of business and its operational characteristics.
- Business startups are eligible, provided they demonstrate existing or anticipated revenue streams, such as pre-orders.
- Nonprofit organizations, including charities, are eligible to apply.
- Franchisees are eligible, but they must show how they distinguish their business from other franchisees and competitors.
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There are several types of companies eligible for this grant. Eligible companies include business startups, nonprofits (including charities), and franchisees with specific requirements.
- Business startups: must demonstrate current or anticipated revenue streams (e.g., pre-orders).
- Nonprofits: including charities.
- Franchisees: must demonstrate how their business stands out from the competition, including other franchisees.
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This grant encourages business owners who exhibit passion, purpose, and perseverance, driving innovation and making an impact in their local communities and economies. Eligible projects and activities should demonstrate a unique business concept, meaningful community impact, and use of technology for growth and innovation.
- Businesses showcasing a unique and inspiring concept that differentiates them from competitors.
- Initiatives with a significant impact on local communities and economies.
- Projects demonstrating resilience and a track record of business growth.
- Use of technology to innovate and expand business operations.
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The eligible geographic zones for this grant are within Canada. Businesses must be based in any Canadian province or territory.
- All provinces in Canada
- All territories in Canada
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are centered around key attributes that highlight the business owner’s qualities and business potential.
- Demonstration of passion through the owner’s story, inspiration, and uniqueness of the business.
- Clear articulation of the business purpose and its impact on local economies and communities.
- Proven track record of perseverance, including evidence of business growth and innovation driven by technology.
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- Step 1: Review Contest Rules
- Read the detailed contest rules to understand eligibility and application requirements.
- Ensure your business meets all criteria, including type and revenue streams.
- Step 2: Reflect on Themes
- Consider the themes of Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance your application should highlight.
- Gather specific examples from your business journey to demonstrate these themes.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Content
- Draft a compelling narrative for your application that includes your business's story, impact, and growth.
- Highlight your use of technology and innovation in your business operations.
- Step 4: Complete Online Application
- Visit the official application portal between June 4, 2024, and September 4, 2024.
- Fill out the online application form with the necessary details about your business.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Review your application for completeness and accuracy before submitting.
- Submit your application before the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on September 4, 2024.
- Step 6: Confirmation
- Await confirmation that your application has been received.
- Keep any reference number or email notification for tracking purposes.
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Applications are open for the grant, offering significant prizes for business owners who demonstrate passion, purpose, and perseverance.
- Applications open on June 4, 2024.
- Applications close on September 4, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.
- Winners will be announced and celebrated on October 15, 2024.
- 5 grand prize winners receive $200,000 in funding and national recognition.
- 15 finalists receive $20,000 in funding and technology.
- Nonprofits, business startups, and franchisees are eligible to apply.
- TELUS has committed $5 million since 2020 to support Canadian business owners through the #StandWithOwners program.
Apply to this program
A Rewarding Opportunity for Canadian Business Innovators
Canadian business owners are invited to apply for a chance to win substantial funding and national recognition through an exciting grant opportunity. By demonstrating passion, purpose, and perseverance, businesses can secure up to $200,000 to fuel their growth and impact.
Detailed Overview of the Grand Prize Opportunity for Canadian Entrepreneurs
This Canadian grant program is the largest of its kind, designed to empower and celebrate innovative business owners across the nation. With 20 prized slots available, the program not only awards financial resources but also acknowledges and amplifies the achievements of entrepreneurs making meaningful impacts in their communities and beyond. Five grand prize winners each receive $200,000 in funding along with national recognition, creating a significant platform for both scale and visibility. An additional 15 finalists are awarded $20,000 each, along with access to the latest technology, enhancing their business operations and innovative capabilities.
The application process emphasizes three core values: passion, purpose, and perseverance—qualities that resonate deeply with the ethos of entrepreneurship. Applicants are encouraged to detail how their business journey blossomed from initial inspiration to present innovation, outlining unique aspects that set them apart in the marketplace. This narrative of passion reflects not only personal dedication but also the broader social and economic contributions made through their business activities.
Purpose is another pillar in this grant’s focus. Businesses should communicate how they are not merely profit-driven enterprises but drivers of community development and economic vitality. By sharing their mission and the positive impacts they aspire to create, applicants can illustrate their alignment with the grant’s goals of fostering meaningful progress in local economies.
The final core criterion, perseverance, seeks to unearth those stories where entrepreneurs have navigated challenging landscapes with steadfast endurance and adaptability. In today’s rapidly evolving market, the ability to marr technology with business strategies can distinguish successful entrepreneurs. Thus, sharing experiences where resilience met innovation—how technology played a role in overcoming obstacles—serves as a testament to a business’s trajectory of growth.
This grant is accessible to a wide array of business types, including startups, nonprofits, and franchisees, provided they can account for existing or projected revenue streams, and demonstrate differentiation from competitors. The inclusivity of the program highlights its commitment to bolstering diverse business models aiming for impactful change.
Applications open in June and close in September, with final decisions publicized in October 2024, ensuring a comprehensive review and selection process. This allows applicants ample time to prepare submissions that truly reflect their enterprise’s narrative and potential. The announcement culminates in a celebration of winners, underscoring both individual and collective achievements in Canadian entrepreneurship.
Supported by major partners such as TELUS, who have invested significantly in championing Canadian businesses through initiatives like #StandWithOwners, the program marks not only a financial endorsement but also a broad commitment to entrepreneurial leadership within the digital age. This grant thus offers entrepreneurs not merely funding but a launchpad toward sustained success, recognition, and influential growth. It embodies a rallying call for Canadian entrepreneurs who aspire to meet and exceed the challenges of tomorrow.
