Swish! Application closes on February 1st, 2023. Grantees announced in March

Our beloved Toronto Raptors have teamed up with LegalZoom to assist women-owned black small businesses across Ontario via the Fast Break for Small Business program.

Women-owned black small business owners can now apply to receive a $10,000 grant to support their business growth. The eligibility criteria includes the following

• The entrant is a legal resident of Canada

• Must be based in Ontario and currently in operation

• Must have been in business for at least 6 months (since May 1st, 2022)

• If in business for between 6 and 12 months, must have a business license or sole proprietorship formation document

• Must have an annual revenue of more than $35,000 but less than $1 million

• Must have a business bank account

• The entrant is at least the age of majority of their province or territory of residence at the time of entry   

• The entrant must own at least 50% of their business and operate their business in Canada

• The entrant must have a business that has a product or service in market and is generating revenue

• The entrant must have a digital presence

• Must not be in an industry that has been identified as a prohibited industry for this program

For more information on the grant and how to apply, please check out the article on the nba.com Toronto Raptors site for more information

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