You Can Now Apply for a $5,000 Ontario Community Changemakers Grant to Launch Your Community Project

Do you have a bold idea to improve public space, enhance civic engagement, and foster social inclusion in your community? Are you seeking funding or guidance on how to implement your project idea? The Ontario Community Changemakers (OCC) Program offers a unique opportunity for Ontarians to bring that opportunity to life with support, resources, and…

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Apply Now: IDEA Mississauga Launches 12-Week Accelerator for Women-Led Startups

In partnership with YSpace, IDEA Mississauga launches EmpowHER Tech Launchpad, a transformative 12-week accelerator program designed to propel twelve women-led business ventures that are ready to scale their existing product or technology-based businesses

ByEdward ChiazorJuly 5, 20250Comments

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SheaMoisture Launches $10K Grant for Black Female Entrepreneurs in Canada

SheaMoisture, one of Canada’s largest natural hair and body product retailers, is now accepting applications for its SheaMoisture Dream Fund Grant program.

ByEdward ChiazorJuly 2, 20250Comments

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Small Business Owners can enter Canada’s Biggest Small Business Contest for a chance to win $75,000 in cash, along with other prizes

Small business owners in Canada can partake in TELUS #StandwithOwners small business contest for a chance to win $200,000 in funding, technology and exposure to help their businesses thrive.

ByEdward ChiazorJune 5, 20250Comments

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100 Canadian Small Business Owners can apply now to receive a $10,000 Grant and Mentorship from American Express Canada & DMZ

Small business owners in Canada can apply for a chance to win $10,000 to support their small businesses via the Backing Canadian Small Businesses program from American Express Canada.

ByEdward ChiazorMay 27, 20250Comments

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20 Toronto restaurants can apply to win $20,000 each in grant funds to improve restaurant operations

With support from American Express, the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation is now accepting applications for its “Backing International Small Restaurants” grant program.

ByEdward ChiazorMay 23, 20250Comments

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Starter Company Plus Grant for full-time small business owners in Toronto

The City of Toronto offers the Starter Company Plus Grant to support entrepreneurs looking to build their small business. Select entrepreneurs will receive training, mentoring and advice and will be eligible to apply for a micro-grant of $5,000 to assist with growth and expansion of their business.

ByEdward ChiazorApril 30, 20250Comments

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Toronto’s CaféTO Grant Now Open: Apply for $5,000 to Upgrade Your Patio or Curbside Café

The City of Toronto offers the CaféTO Grant (formerly called CaféTO Property Improvement Program) to owners and tenants of commercial and industrial properties in Toronto to improve the appearance and/or function of their curb lane cafés, commercial patios, and sidewalk cafés.

ByEdward ChiazorApril 21, 20250Comments

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Small Businesses can enter the Canada Post Small Business Tales of Triumph Contest for a chance to win $5,000 cash and more prizes

Canada Post, the no. 1 parcel delivery company in Canada, wants small business owners across the country to share their tales of triumph about their small businesses for a chance to win valuable prizes via the Small Business Tales of Triumph Contest.

ByEdward ChiazorApril 16, 20250Comments

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A Toronto Black-owned skincare brand hosts a community pop-up providing free skin care consultations this April

Dark Nubia Naturals, a Black-owned skincare brand, hosts its community pop-up event, which provides a day of refreshment, entertainment, shopping, and fun.

ByEdward ChiazorApril 10, 20250Comments