The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs from marginalized communities across Canada. The CANIE Micro-Grant welcomes applications from all business owners belonging to any recognized group within Canada.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Indigenous Peoples
- People of Colour
- Women
- Youth
- Seniorpreneurs
- Military Veterans
- New Immigrants
Applicants must have been officially running their business for at least one full year.
Grant Options:
Grant 1 – The Creative Entrepreneurs Grant – $5,000
Sponsored by the Alexandra Horwood & Andrew James Labbad Fund. This grant supports entrepreneurs in creative industries (art, music, entertainment, fashion, independent media, design services, etc.) with business development and growth.
Grant 2 – UPS Product Innovation Grant – $5,000
This grant is awarded to entrepreneurs developing innovative products across any industry sector.
Grant 3 – UPS Global Impact Grant – $5,000
The UPS Global Impact Grant recognizes entrepreneurs and innovators from marginalized communities who are making a social or environmental impact that transcends national borders through innovative products.
Grant 4 – The Crisis Grant – $5,000
Sponsored by the Alexandra Horwood & Andrew James Labbad Fund.
The Crisis Grant aims to support an entrepreneur or innovator who has been affected by natural disasters or directly impacted by the effects of COVID-19.
Application Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022.
Micro-grant recipients will be announced on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
For more information, visit the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation CANIE Micro-Grant page.
