The response to the Zensurance Small Business Grant has been incredible – we’ve received thousands of applications from passionate small business owners, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and driven self-employed professionals from all across Canada!
We’ve had the privilege of discovering so many inspiring businesses and the incredible stories behind them.
Now, it’s time for YOU to get involved!
Meet our top six finalists below, and cast your vote for the business you believe deserves to win the grand prize!
The countdown is on – the winners of the $10,000 grant and five $1,000 grants will be revealed right here on August 29, 2025. Stay tuned!
Key Timelines
Our First $10,000 Small Business Grant Winner in 2025
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 in 2025
Our Small Business Grant Winner in 2024
Marie Lavergne, owner of the Down East Dance Academy in Montague, P.E.I., was our $10,000 grant winner in 2024.
Our $1,000 Grants Winners in 2024
Our Small Business Grant Winner in 2023
Hugo Latrielle, owner of Malartic Design + Builds in Ottawa, was our $10,000 grant winner in 2023.
Resources for Canadian Small Businesses
15 Business Grants and Loans for Women in Canada
The Zensurance Small Business Grant is one of many options for Canadian women entrepreneurs and startups led by women that are available to help them grow their businesses. See our list of grants and loans to pursue.
50 Side Hustle Ideas to Make Money in 2025
In addition to making extra income, a side hustle is a testing ground to try out a new idea before jumping headlong into starting a business. Looking for inspiration? Here are 50 side job ideas to consider.
10 Ideas to Grow Your Small Business in 2025
Looking to capitalize on new ways to engage with existing and prospective customers and apply new tactics to optimize your business operations can be a tough task. With an eye on brighter horizons, we offer 10 suggestions for things you can do to try to accelerate your small business’s growth in 2025.
Visit the Zensurance Small Business Insights blog for more resources.
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