2024 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program – Canada

They are dedicated to women entrepreneurs leading with a purpose, and businesses that are shaping a sustainable future. They are inviting women-owned businesses to submit an application sharing how their organization addresses 2-3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

What is included in the Grant Package?

• Each Grant will consist of:
  • $10,000 CAD (payable to the Eligible Small Business);
  • One (1) BMO Celebrating Women Personalized Crystal Vase;
  • One (1) hour of coaching with a BMO for Women Advocate (currently available to select clients of BMO only);
  • Invitation to a BMO webinar series (which will be attended by the Recipients and other individuals as invited by BMO);
  • the opportunity to have BMO facilitate membership in certain organizations and/or advisory boards;
  • A profile on BMOforWomen.com and certain BMO social channels (as determined by BMO in its sole and absolute discretion); and
  • The opportunity to use a 2024 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Recipient badge that can be posted on social media
• The total approximate value of each Grant is $10,200 CAD.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant?

Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria to apply for a grant:

• The Applicant:
  • has the authority to participate in this program on behalf of the business,
  • is a resident of Canada, and
  • has reached the legal age of majority in their province or territory of residence.
• The Business:
  • Must be fifty-one percent (51%) or more owned and controlled by an individual or individuals who self-identify as women, nonbinary individual(s), or trans women
  • must be a for-profit business that has been in operation selling a product or service for a minimum of two (2) years as of April 30th, 2024
  • must be an active and operational business that lawfully operates in Canada in accordance with all applicable laws, licenses and regulations;
  • must have annual revenue of fifty thousand Canadian dollars ($50,000) or more;
  • must have fifty percent (50%) or more of its annual revenue tied to business sales with Canadian businesses and/or Canadian consumers; and
  • must have its head office or principal place of business located in any province or territory of Canada.
  • Note: Applicants who received a previous BMO Celebrating Women Grant are not eligible to participate in the 2024 program.

For more information, visit BMO.