Zensurance Small Business Grant
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Now that you’ve completed your story on why you should win, you still have 2 more steps to fully qualify:
1. Get a free no obligation business insurance quote – completely online and tailored to your business.
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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 16, 2026.
The public may vote on which of the two top 10 finalists should receive a $10,000 grant from June 16 to 23, 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 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET. The other eight finalists will each receive a $1,000 grant.
Our Previous Small Business Grant Recipients
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.
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.
