Zensurance Small Business Grant
Entries to win one of our 10 anniversary business grants are now closed.
We received an extraordinary response to our small business grant – and we’re blown away! From early-stage startups to established independent professionals, Canada’s small business community showed up in a big way.
What Happens Next?
On June 16, 2026, we’ll reveal our top 10 finalists. Two will receive $10,000. Eight more will each take home $1,000.
The public gets to decide who wins. From June 16-23, Canadians across the country can vote for the two businesses they believe deserve a $10,000 grant.
If you applied, watch your inbox and follow our social channels closely. Made the finals? Go all in. Tag us, rally your customers, and get your community voting for you – every vote counts!
About the Zensurance Small Business Grant
The #ZensuranceGrant2026 application is open to all Canadian* entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners with compelling stories about their businesses.
* Excluding Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut
To be eligible to win, entrants must complete the application form, get a free insurance quote, follow one of our social media channels, and be an operational company registered in Canada with annual revenue that does not exceed $1 million — only one entry per business.
Please read our full terms and conditions
A shortlist of 10 finalists will be announced on June 16th, 2026.
The public may vote on which of the top 10 finalists should receive the $10,000 grant from June 16th to June 23rd, 2026 (so get active on social media, tag us, and encourage your customers and friends to vote!).
The two $10,000 business grant recipients will be announced on June 25th, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET. The other eight finalists will each receive a $1,000 grant.
Our Previous Small Business Grant Recipients
Nate Wickens, owner of Next Level Property Management & Services Ltd. in Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, was our second winner in 2026.
Samantha Lemus, owner of Sol & Sage Yoga in Bowmanville, was our first winner in 2026.
Emile Maamary, co-owner of Steadiwear in Toronto, was our third winner in 2025.
Key Timelines
Resources for Canadian Small Businesses
When Do I Need Liability Insurance for My Small Business in Canada?
Starting or running a small business in Canada? Liability insurance feels like something you deal with later – but waiting can be risky. From sole proprietors to growing companies, here’s when liability coverage becomes essential.
Do I Really Need Liability Insurance for My Small Business in Canada? (Even If I’m Low Risk?)
All small businesses in Canada face some level of liability risk – even home-based, online, or one-person businesses. Without liability insurance, you may have to pay for losses, damages, or legal defence costs, settlements, and court-awarded damages out of pocket.
10 Questions to Ask Before Renewing Your Small Business Insurance
Reviewing your business insurance coverage annually – especially at the start of a new year – is one of the best ways to protect your small business. Before you renew a policy, ask an insurance broker a few key questions to confirm you’ve got the right coverage for your Canadian business. Here are 10 questions to ask.
Visit the Zensurance Small Business Insights blog for more resources.
