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True North Small Business Grant Contest

Q: How much funding can be received?

True North Small Business Grant Contest Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the True North Small Business Grant Contest a grant, loan, or tax credit?

True North Small Business Grant Contest is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the True North Small Business Grant Contest?

True North Small Business Grant Contest is funded by Purolator Inc.

Q: Who is eligible for the True North Small Business Grant Contest program?

To be eligible for the True North Small Business Grant Contest program, you must: • Canada-based business • 50 employees or less • Good financial standing

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the True North Small Business Grant Contest?

You can contact Purolator Inc..

Q: Where is the True North Small Business Grant Contest available?

The True North Small Business Grant Contest program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Minimum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : June 14, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

50 employees maximum

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The program awards up to $25,000 plus $500 in Purolator shipping credits per prize to support Canadian small businesses. Eligible activities include self-nominating or being nominated by supporters as part of the contest process.

Activities funded

Self-nomination by a small business owner or founder
Nomination of a small business by customers, employees, vendors, or supporters

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Build new product packaging and automate shipping for online growth

$ 25,000

Expand mail-in electronics repair capacity with better tools and shipping

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Business is based in Canada
Business is legally licensed or registered to operate in Canada
Has 50 employees or less
In good financial standing (no petition in bankruptcy or insolvency)

Who is eligible?

Canadian small businesses

Who is not eligible

Businesses with more than 50 employees
Businesses not legally licensed or registered to operate in Canada
Businesses not based in Canada
Businesses under a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency

Eligible expenses

Cash funding (no eligible cost categories specified)
Purolator shipping credits

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Nomination submission

Self-nominate as a small business owner/founder
Or have a customer, employee, vendor, or supporter nominate the business

Processing and Agreement

Grant Prize recipients were scheduled to be announced by October 16, 2023

Additional information

One of the four prizes is reserved exclusively for a Purolator customer
Grant Prize recipients were scheduled to be announced by October 16, 2023
The deadline for nominations was June 14, 2023 (deadline has passed)

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Frequently Asked Questions about the True North Small Business Grant Contest Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the True North Small Business Grant Contest. 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.