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Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Zensurance Small Business Grant supports Canadian small businesses through a public promotion for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. It highlights business stories and funding support for companies with annual revenue up to $1 million outside Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners.
- For-profit, not-for-profit, and social enterprises.
- Employees of an eligible business with written permission from the owner, president, or chief executive officer.
Who is not eligible
- Residents of Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut are not eligible.
- Employees, representatives, contractors, or agents of the Sponsor, its affiliates, advertising/promotion agencies, and other individuals or entities involved in the promotion are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, excluding Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut.
Selection criteria
- Entrant’s business story.
- The entrant’s dreams and goals for the business.
- The positive impact of the business.
- A thought-out plan for using the grant money.
- The amount of votes received for shortlisted companies.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form on the Zensurance Small Business Grant webpage.
- Request a quote for an insurance product by completing and submitting an online application.
- Follow one of Zensurance’s social media channels.
- Submit the mandatory submission form and provide the requested information.
Processing and Agreement
- A shortlist of ten businesses will be selected on or before June 10, 2026.
- Shortlisted businesses must submit additional content on or before June 12, 2026.
- The two $10,000 grant recipients will be announced on June 25, 2026.
- Grant recipients must respond within 7 days of being contacted.
- Grant recipients must review, sign, and return any agreements required by Zensurance, including waivers, releases, liability and indemnity agreements, and intellectual property agreements.
Additional information
- No purchase is necessary.
- Only one entry per business is allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Zensurance Small Business Grant Program
What is the Zensurance Small Business Grant?
Zensurance Small Business Grant supports Canadian small businesses through a public promotion for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. It highlights business stories and funding support for companies with annual revenue up to $1 million outside Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut.
Who is eligible for the Zensurance Small Business Grant program?
To be eligible for the Zensurance Small Business Grant program, you must:
The business must be a revenue-generating Canadian company with 1 to 100 employees.
The company must have a business bank account that is not used for personal expenditure.
The company’s annual revenue must not exceed $1,000,000.
Where is the Zensurance Small Business Grant available?
The Zensurance Small Business Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Zensurance Small Business Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Zensurance Small Business Grant is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Zensurance Small Business Grant?
Zensurance Small Business Grant is funded by Zensurance