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Our Grants And Funding List
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HerAgenda Breakthrough Grant
The grant provides $5,000 in funding to one woman entrepreneur with the vision and determination to overcome obstacles and scale her business.
Her Agenda created the Breakthrough Grant to celebrate our 17th anniversary and to help ambitious women break through barriers in entrepreneurship and professional growth.Deadline: January 18th, 2026. Do not miss out on this!!! Apply now
BFN Black Career Conference Pitch Competition 2026
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as idea stage Black founders compete for thousands of dollars in funding! Attendees will help us select the winners, and shape the future of Black entrepreneurship in Canada.This event is your opportunity to start the new year building community with fellow Black founders, investors and ecosystem partners. 📍 Location: Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto ON.📅 Date: January 24th, 2026⏰ Time: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
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Starter Company Plus Grant
The Starter Company Plus Grant supports eligible entrepreneurs looking to build their small businesses. Select entrepreneurs will receive training, mentoring and advice and will be eligible to apply for a micro-grant of $5,000 to assist with growth and expansion of their business.
Includes:Up to 15 hours of business training,A micro-grant of $5,000, andUp to three months of advisory and mentoring services.The Starter Company Plus program has multiple streams throughout the year.Applications are now open for the Trade Accelerator stream. 📅 Date: January 26th, 2026⏰ Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Starter Company Plus Grant
Applications will be open for the Trade Accelerator stream January 26 at 4:30 p.m.. The Starter Company Plus Grant supports eligible entrepreneurs looking to build their small businesses. Selected entrepreneurs will receive training, mentoring and advice and will be eligible to apply for a micro-grant of $5,000 to assist with growth and expansion of their business.
The Starter Company Plus Grant program includes:Up to 15 hours of business training,A micro-grant of $5,000, and Up to three months of advisory and mentoring services.
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Visa Women Empowerment
Visa is empowering women entrepreneurs across Canada, offering twenty $10,000 grants and access to an accelerated mentorship program through YSpace, York University.
Program eligibilityYou are a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit or social enterprise, and you are working full-time on your ventureYou have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000Your business is located in CanadaYou are open to change, looking to step out of your comfort zone and are willing to give back to the community with your own strengths and insightYou can commit fully to the requirements of a 4-month mentoring program.Applications Close : February 1, 2026
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ALSO DMZ 150,000 Pitch Competition
This March, founders, funders, operators, and allies are coming together to champion women-led startups across Canada* At the heart of the Summit is a pitch competition with $150K+ in investments on the line* Open to women tech founders across Canada building scalable, tech-driven solutions* Hosted by DMZApplications close February 5If you’re building something bold, this is your moment!! Apply now
TELUS STORYHIVE Voices: $10,000 Grants ⭐
Calling all digital content creators! Are you ready to take your lifestyle series to the next level? This is your moment to shine—TELUS STORYHIVE Voices is back! Produce your own 6+ episode video series about anything—from kids content to outdoor adventures and everything in between, the sky is the limit on your creativity.
We’ll provide the $10,000 in production funding, training, a community of support and distribution to over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel. No experience required. Application begins by February 20, 2026. Apply now
ONLINE SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Your business deserves to shine online, and we’ve partnered with the experts at Khaime Al to provide professional website and digital management services at a special deal exclusively for our members.Our services includes:● Website design, setup & hosting● Online store & product listing management● Social media content creation & engagement● Business email setup & marketing campaigns● SEO optimization to boost visibility● Performance tracking & reportingWhether you’re launching your first website or looking to take your brand to the next level, we’ve got you covered. Apply now
5,000 GRANT FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) @tonyelumelufoundation 2026 programme is open!Get training, mentorship + up to $5,000 USD to grow your business.✔️ African entrepreneurs (18+)✔️ Business idea or 0–5 years old✔️ Operating in Africa
Deadline: March 1st, 2026 apply now. APPLY NOW
Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (NDEP)
The goal of the Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (NDEP) is to increase business leadership opportunities for people with developmental and/or cognitive differences such as autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and other related diagnoses.
Companies with neurodiverse leaders serve as role models for future entrepreneurs while illustrating that neurodiversity can be a strength and an asset for other firms.
Amount: $19,000 in Grants and Services Application deadline: Due April 15, 2026 Apply now
YSpace Tech Accelerator 2026
YSpace is now accepting applications for its 2026 Tech Accelerator – an intensive program supporting tech founders ready to scale, build meaningful traction and enter larger markets. The cohort runs from May to September 2026Application deadline: March 20, 2026
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Zensurance Small Business Grant
Zensurance Small Business Grant is back for a record-breaking fourth run in 2025 and this time, you could snag a $25,000 or $1,000 grant boost to power up your small business to start 2026! The application window is OPEN RIGHT NOW! Apply now
ELLA Express powered by Desjardins group
An asynchronous program designed to support women entrepreneurs in the pre-revenue/early stage. The program equips founders with essential tools, skills and knowledge required to make smart decisions from the start.What to expectParticipants gain access to 6 workshops including Business model, Marketing Fundamentals, developing a Sales Funnel, Operations & Finance, Pitching your Venture, and Website Optimization. Founders will also receive expert feedback on their pitches. After completing the program, participants should understand why customers need their product or service.
Applications are accepted ongoing basis, open all year round Apply now
Google for Startups Cloud Program
Start and Scale with the Google for Startups Cloud ProgramUp to $200,000 USD (up to $350,000 USD for AI startups) in cloud credits over 2 yearsAccess to technical training and hands-on labsMeet with dedicated startup experts, connect with startup communities, and access Google-wide discounts Apply now
OSV FELLOWSHIPS The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants 2026
This program unites the world’s most bold and undiscovered researchers, builders, and creatives from all over the world to discover, build, and spread path-breaking ideas.
Inspired by Francis Bacon's The New Atlantis, OSV is looking to support the modern day Merchants of Light with Fellowships of $100,000 and Grants of $10,000.Applications are now open
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Cartier Women's Initiative Awards
Cartier's regional and thematic awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging business as a force for good.AMOUNT $30,000-$100,000K
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The Jobber Grants Program
The program will award $10,000 grants to multiple home service businesses (both experienced and starting up) in the U.S. and Canada to help them achieve their goals.Amount $10,000+
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The 2025 Up & Running Grants by eBay
The eBay Up & Running Grants program aims to support eBay sellers looking to grow their businesses. Each year, eBay awards $10,000 to selected eBay business sellers. To be eligible, you generally need to be an existing eBay seller in good standing.Amount $10,000
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Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative
SBCCI created in 2019 is a federal grants and contributions initiative. SBCCI provides funding to help Black-led organizations build foundational infrastructure within Black communities. Apply now