Zensurance Small Business Grant 2024

Thank you for your submissions!

We received thousands of applications for the Zensurance Small Business Grant from small businesses, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals across Canada.

We are privileged to learn about so many remarkable businesses and their stories. Meet our top 10 finalists for 2024 below.

The winners of the $10,000 grant and five $1,000 grants will be announced here on November 29, 2024. Stay tuned!

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Congratulations to Our 2024 Finalists

U Grow Gir l

Owner: Crystal Wood

Salmon Arm, B.C.-based U Grow Girl’s mission is to empower adult survivors of child sexual abuse through clinically supervised healing retreats where theyfind the support, connection, and love needed to catapult their healing journey and experience profound transformation in their lives

Dog Quality

Owner: Ann-Marie Fleming

100 Mile House, B.C.-based Dog Quality has been helping senior dogs around the world since 2011. Their specialized products focus on improving the quality of life for older dogs so they can age gracefully, retain their dignity, and continue to find adventure in everything they do.

Sharecuterie

Owner: Cassandra Carreiro

Winnipeg-based Sharecuterie is a proudly Indigenous and woman-owned restaurant built on the belief that food, especially cheese, nourishes the soul. Every item on their menu is sourced locally and carefully selected based on what’s in season and delicious.

IntoCharge Inc.

Owner: Nasim Naderi

Toronto-based IntoCharge is a leading force in the sustainable energy industry, fostering environmental stewardship and promoting green practices. The company offers products and solutions tailored to meet the evolving sustainability needs of individuals and businesses.

Seaside Catering

Owner: Kally Keough

Jamestown, Newfoundland-based Seaside Takeout & Catering operates a food truck and catering service. They create exceptional dishes inspired by Newfoundland’s unique coastal charm and cuisine.

Down East Dance Academy

Owner: Marie Lavergne

Montague, P.E.I.-based Down East Dance Academy provides a range of dance classes for kids and young adults of all skill levels. Their certified instructors provide world-class dance lessons and training while retaining its small-town vibe.

Rocky Mountain Rebel Renovations

Owner: Britt Thompson

Calgary-based, woman-led Rocky Mountain Rebel Renovations is redefining what it means to work in the trades in Alberta. The company’s mission is to shatter gender stereotypes, create sustainable job opportunities, and provide exceptional craft-womanship.

Natural Butter Bar Cosmetics

Owner: Tiffani Young

Dartmouth, N.S.-based Natural Butter Bar Cosmetics is a Black-woman-owned business that offers customizable plant-based hair and skin care products. The company also provides workshops geared towards building self-confidence and self-esteem for all youth, with a special focus on Black youths and those at risk.

Backyard Birds Nature Shop

Owner: Alana Tollenaar

Spruce Grove, Alberta-based Backyard Birds Nature Shop is a family-owned business that provides a wide range of products for bird lovers. Their mission is to connect people with nature and educate them about wildlife conservation through bird feeding and birdwatching.

Partridge Island Publishing

Owner: Shannon Dykens

Saint John, N.B.-based Partridge Island Publishing is a not-for-profit publishing company and bookstore promoting the works of authors from across Atlantic Canada. They help aspiring authors get their works published by partnering with them throughout the publishing process.

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