Zensurance Small Business Grant 2024
It’s the moment every small business owner in Canada has been waiting for: The Zensurance Small Business Grant is baaaaack!
Last year, we awarded one small business owner $10,000 to help them grow their business. This year, we’re excited to take it up a notch, offering one $10,000 grant and five runner-up grants of $1,000!
Imagine what your small business or startup could achieve with that kind of financial boost. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to new heights with the Zensurance Small Business Grant 2024.
Win a $10,000 Grant to Grow Your Small Business
The #ZensuranceGrant2024 application is open to all Canadian* entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners with compelling stories about their businesses.
To be eligible to win, entrants must complete the application form and be an operational company registered in Canada with annual revenue that does not exceed $1 million — only one entry per business.
All shortlisted entrants must also provide a short video of themselves about their companies and what they would do with $10,000. Please read our full terms and conditions.
A shortlist of 10 entrants will be announced and notified on November 15, 2024. Our judging panel will select one grand prize winner and five runner-up winners and announce them on November 29, 2024.
* Excluding Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories
Why Canadian Small Businesses Need a Boost
According to the Zensurance Small Business Confidence Index 2024 online survey, the top factors Canadian small businesses are dealing with include:
What Our Judges Are Looking For
A strong submission should contain:
- Your business’s story is at the heart of your submission. Share what you do, your challenges, and what inspires you to keep going. We want to hear your unique journey.
- Your business goals. What are your short- and long-term goals? Tell us how you plan to get there.
- A plan for how you’ll use the grant. What will you do with the grant money? Outline how it’ll help you achieve your aspirations and fuel success.
To enter, review and agree to our terms and conditions, and fill out the form below. After doing so, you will receive an automated email verifying we received your grant application. The entry deadline is November 8, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Key Timelines
How to Write a Strong Entry
We read thousands of fantastic entries last year but there can only be one grand prize winner. So, what does a strong entry look like? Consider these tips:
- Don’t worry about the quality of your writing. Focus on your business’s story instead
- Provide as much detail about your business as possible, but keep it to 500 words or less
- Be sure to include details on how you would use the grant to grow your business
Our Small Business Grant Winner in 2023
Hugo Latreille, owner of Ottawa-based Malartic Design + Builds, was the $10,000 Zensurance Small Business Grant 2023 winner.
Read our Q&A interview with Latreille to learn more about his company and his advice for other Canadian small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Resources for Canadian Small Businesses
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technology. Although there are liability risks to be aware of if your small business uses AI tools, there are also opportunities. Here are five ways you can leverage AI in your business.
10 Trends to Grow Your Small Business in 2024
A new year is upon us! See the 10 small business trends for 2024 that are poised to dominate the business landscape and can help your company adapt, increase sales, and grow.
Visit the Zensurance Small Business Insights blog for more resources.
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