DMZ is currently accepted applications for its Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About DMZ - Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant Program
The Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant Program supports locally significant small businesses across Canada.The initiative provides funding, mentorship, and business training to help entrepreneurs scale operations and increase their community impact.
- Sponsor Organisation: DMZ
Benefits of DMZ - Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant Program
- 100 Canadian small businesses will be selected to each receive a $10,000 CAD grant and mentoring support from DMZ.
- Each selected business will receive mentoring support consisting of small group sessions and one-on-one meetings with experienced DMZ program mentors.
- In addition, on a part-time basis, small business owners will receive coaching on areas relevant to their business, such as sales, marketing, operations, and leadership.
DMZ - Backing Canadian Small Businesses Grant Program Requirements
To be eligible for Amex Canada’s ‘Backing Canadian Small Businesses’ grant program, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or hold current and valid authorization in Canada
- The applicant must be at least 18 years or older
- The business must be an independent business and not part of a franchise
- Own a business incorporated in Canada, where the business is primarily operated and managed in Canada
- The business must be currently active in the Canadian market and been in operation on or before Jan 1, 2026
- The business must have an annual revenue in 2025 of less than $1.5M CAD
- The business must operate either out of a physical location or online
- The applicant should be comfortable conducting business in either English or French (mentorship will be conducted in English or French)
Preference will be given to applicants that best demonstrate:
- Businesses with community reach and/or significance
- Clear use of grant funds and the anticipated impact on their business
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 May, 2026
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