Since 2023, Zensurance has distributed over $55,000 to Canadian small businesses through our grant program.
We’re proud to support Canadian small businesses as they grow. These extraordinary small businesses are proof that passion, grit, and innovation can take you far.
Learn more about them below and click the button below to add your email address to our business grant mailing list to receive updates on future grant opportunities.
Our $10,000 Small Business Grant Winner August 2025
Demex Cakes
Owner: Adeola Meseko
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based Demex Cakes makes irresistible, hand-crafted, delicious cakes, decadent pastries, and delightful finger foods that transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.
Our $1,000 Grant Winners August 2025
Employ to Empower
Owner: Christina Wong
Employ to Empower is a Vancouver-based charity that empowers low-income individuals who have experienced systemic barriers due to disability, health challenges, or addiction recovery overcome them through entrepreneurship.
Woe Lotta Hair
Owner: Saijah (Jah) Reid
Woe Lotta Hair in Toronto is a mobile hair company dedicated to making professional Black hair care accessible, dignified, and dependable. They connect their clients with stylists who provide in-home services to seniors, people with mobility issues, and survivors of violence.
A Cut Above Yard Services
Owner: Connor Laskowski
Guelph, Ontario-based A Cut Above was founded by Laskowski when he was 13 years old(!). The now 17-year-old owner’s lawn care and landscaping business has evolved from mowing lawns to deftly crafting vibrant outdoor spaces while building a strong customer base.
Made for Me Marketplace
Owner: Elora Barnes
Toronto-based Made for Me launched in 2022 as an artisan pop-up market, and has since evolved from occasional events to a permanent home for curators and makers as a nurturing space to showcase their artistry and sell their goods.
T&T Dreamcatchers
Owner: Jona Sparvier
Calgary-based T&T Dreamcatchers is an Indigenous-owned producer of meticulously handcrafted dreamcatchers, gemstone jewellery, and DIY kits. Each piece is created with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring that no two dreamcatchers are identical.
Our Grand $10,000 Small Business Grant Winner April 2025
SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile
Owner: Natasha Pelley
Natasha Pelley, owner of the SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile clinic in St. John’s, Newfoundland, was our $10,000 grant winner in 2025.
Our $1,000 Grant Winners April 2025
Eagle Eye Masterworks
Owner: Dylan Gambler
Edmonton-based Eagle Eye Masterworks provides high-quality residential renovations, custom finishing and trim work, drywall repairs, painting, and carpentry.
Muse Baskets and Co.
Owner: Meena Sandhu
Vancouver-based Muse Baskets and Co. provides premium branded gift boxes and baskets for companies, realtors, holiday celebrations and special events.
Paranova Productions
Owner: Jeff Dell
Nova Scotia-based Paranova Productions focuses on filmmaking and telling the stories about Nova Scotia’s paranormal history.
A Thousand Daisies Farm
Owner: Annaka Dallaire
Joly, Ontario-based A Thousand Daisies Farm offers pesticide-free foods, vegan soy wax candles, and other sustainable agricultural products.
Rooted Rose Community Acupuncture
Owner: Bria Goodreid
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based Rooted Rose Acupuncture provides acupuncture treatments to anyone regardless of their income to treat chronic pain, stress, and promote mental wellness.
Our Grand $10,000 Small Business Grant Winner 2024
Down East Dance Academy
Owner: Marie Lavergne
Montague, P.E.I.-based Down East Dance Academy provides a range of dance classes for kids and young adults of all skill levels. Their certified instructors provide world-class dance lessons and training while retaining its small-town vibe.
Our $1,000 Grant Winners 2024
IntoCharge Inc.
Owner: Nasim Naderi
Toronto-based IntoCharge is a leading force in the sustainable energy industry, fostering environment stewardship and promoting green practices.
Seaside Catering
Owner: Kally Keough
Jamestown, Newfoundland-based Seaside Takeout & Catering operates a food truck and catering service.
Natural Butter Bar Cosmetics
Owner: Tiffani Young
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based Natural Butter Bar Cosmetics offers customizable plant-based hair and skin care products.
Backyard Birds Nature Shop
Owner: Alana Tollenaar
Spruce Grove, Alberta-based Backyard Birds Nature Shop is a family owned business providing a wide range of products for bird lovers.
Partridge Island Publishing
Owner: Shannon Dykens
Saint John, New Brunswick-based Partridge Island Publishing is a not-for-profit publishing company and bookstore promoting works from authors across Atlantic Canada.
Our Grand $10,000 Small Business Grant Winner 2023
Malartic Design + Builds
Owner: Hugo Latreille
Malartic Design + Builds was started in early 2023 by Hugo Latreille, an architectural designer who left the firm he was working for to launch his own business. Malartic Design + Builds specializes in designing and building custom-made homes that are eco-friendly and affordable to own.
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