Zensurance Small Business Grant
The rumours are true, and we’re turning it way up: the 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!
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 6 entrants will be announced on January, 19, 2026.
The public may vote on which of the top six candidates should win the $25,000 grant from January 19 to 25, 2026 (so get active on social media, tag us, and encourage your customers and friends to vote!).
The $25,000 business grant winner will be announced on January 27, 2025.
Would you like to roll into 2026 with $25,000 to upgrade your gear, launch something new, or finally get out of “just scraping by” mode? Of course you would!
Our Previous Small Business Grant Winners
Key Timelines
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Visit the Zensurance Small Business Insights blog for more resources.
