With support from Wheaton Precious Metals, Cassels, a law firm focused on serving the country’s most dynamic business sectors’ transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs, is now accepting applications for its annual Black-Owned Small Business Grant.

The grant will provide recipients with the financial support and expert advice needed to sustain their businesses and create long-term economic opportunities. Cassels supports businesses that align with the firm’s core values and will most benefit from the grant and legal expertise. The total grants provided will be up to $100,000, combining funds raised by individuals from across Cassels with the generous support of Wheaton Precious Metals.

In addition, this grant amount will be matched with pro bono legal services to help these businesses succeed. Cassels hopes this initiative will provide recipients with the financial support and expert advice needed to sustain their businesses and create long-term economic opportunities.

Available Funding and Prizes

• The total of the grants provided will be up to $100,000. The amount each recipient receives will vary based on the quality of their applications.
• Pro bono legal services

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligible entrepreneurs must meet the following criteria.

• Business is Black-owned (i.e., owned/controlled and operated in the majority by individuals [partners, officers, managers, directors, etc.] who self-identify as Black)
• Maximum of 50 employees
• Located in the City of Vancouver, City of Calgary, or City of Toronto, or has significant involvement in / impact on the Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto business community
• Legal and existing Canadian for-profit entity (i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation)

You can view the complete list of eligibility criteria here.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the Cassels site to apply.

DEADLINE

Applications for the grant are due on June 20th.

As always, we will keep you posted on relevant grant programs and contests for small businesses and organizations in the Greater Toronto Area.

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