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True North

Financial support and recognition for outstanding Canadian small businesses
Purolator
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : September 10, 2025
  • Closing date : November 5, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest offers up to $25,000 in cash plus $500 in shipping credits to support Canadian small businesses making a positive impact in their communities. The program recognizes and rewards businesses for their contributions to teams, customers, and local development across Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : September 10, 2025
  • Closing date : November 5, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 50 employees maximum
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives by Canadian small businesses that strengthen their local communities.
  • Projects that demonstrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and support Canadian values.
  • Programs or activities that contribute to the well-being of Canadians at local, national, or international levels.
  • Efforts that help make a positive impact on teams, customers, or community members.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian small businesses

Who is not eligible

  • Small businesses not based in Canada.
  • Companies not legally licensed or registered to operate in Canada.
  • Businesses with more than 50 employees.
  • Businesses currently under bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.
  • Companies owned or nominated by Purolator Inc. directors, executives, or employees involved with the development or execution of the grant program (additional restrictions may apply per Contest Rules).

Eligible expenses

  • Cash prize of $25,000, which recipients are free to use in any way that legally benefits their business.
  • $500 in Purolator shipping credits for Grant Prize recipients.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies established in Canada

Additional information

  • All prizes are valued in Canadian dollars and include HST.
  • The $25,000 cash prize for Grant Prize winners can be used in any way that legally benefits the recipient's business.
  • Finalist and nomination prize winners will be determined partly by random draw after eligibility is confirmed.
  • The nomination form recommends saving responses in a separate document to prevent data loss due to technical issues.

Contacts

support@purolator.com
1888SHIP-123

Frequently Asked Questions about the True North Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the True North. 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.

What is the True North?

The Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest offers up to $25,000 in cash plus $500 in shipping credits to support Canadian small businesses making a positive impact in their communities. The program recognizes and rewards businesses for their contributions to teams, customers, and local development across Canada.

How much funding can be received?

True North Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was November 5, 2025.

Who is eligible for the True North program?

To be eligible for the True North program, you must: Small business legally registered in Canada 50 employees or less In good financial standing (not in bankruptcy or insolvency)

What expenses are eligible under True North?

Initiatives by Canadian small businesses that strengthen their local communities. Projects that demonstrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and support Canadian values. Programs or activities that contribute to the well-being of Canadians at local, national, or international levels. Efforts that help make a positive impact on teams, customers, or community members.

Who can I contact for more information about the True North?

You can contact Purolator by email at support@purolator.com or by phone at 1888SHIP-123.

Where is the True North available?

The True North program is available across Canada.

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