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True North Small Business Grant Contest - Canada
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True North Small Business Grant Contest

Contest prizes supporting Canadian small business growth
Purolator Inc.
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 14, 2023
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Launch or market a product/service
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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

Eligibility

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

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

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)

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.

What is the True North Small Business Grant Contest?

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.

How much funding can be received?

True North Small Business Grant Contest Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

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

What expenses are eligible under True North Small Business Grant Contest?

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

Where is the True North Small Business Grant Contest available?

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

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

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

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

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