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BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program is sponsored by Bank of Montreal (BMO). This program provides grants to Canadian small businesses majority owned and led by women or non-binary entrepreneurs. Applicants are asked to connect their work to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and explain how the grant would help scale their impact.
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A program designed to support your business ambitions We know what it takes for a business like yours to grow. Each year, the BMO Celebrating Women Program provides funding to women-owned businesses across Canada. We’re excited to present the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, in collaboration with Deloitte.
Ten Canadian small businesses that are majority owned and led by women or non-binary entrepreneurs will each receive a $10,000 CAD grant to help take their businesses to the next level. We’re looking for established small business owners who can clearly share what they’re building, the impact they’re creating, and how their business will grow with support from the Grant Program.
Applicants will be asked to connect their work to two to three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), explain how they measure their impact, and outline how grant funding would help them scale that impact and strengthen their business.
Applications are evaluated based on the strength and clarity of the business’s SDG focus and rationale, the way impact is measured (including results and targets), the proposed use of funds, and the overall potential impact the grant could have on the business—aligned with the program’s objectives of fostering inclusivity and global stewardship. View the United States Grant Program on our Zero Barriers to Business page.
Review the FAQ and Terms & Conditions . To be eligible for the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, you’ll need to submit an application during the program period and meet the eligibility requirements for both the applicant and the business. You are a resident of Canada and have reached the legal age of majority in your province or territory.
You have the authority to apply on behalf of the business and to legally bind the business to the program terms. You have not received a grant from any previous BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. The business is 51% or more owned and controlled by one or more individuals who self-identify as women or non-binary.
The business is for-profit, active and operational, and lawfully operates in Canada. The business has been in operation selling a product or service for at least two (2) years as of April 2, 2026. The business has annual revenue of $50,000 CAD or more.
Fifty percent (50%) or more of annual revenue is tied to sales with Canadian businesses and/or Canadian consumers. The business’s head office or principal place of business is located in a province or territory of Canada. For full eligibility details for the 2026 Grant Program, view the Official Terms and Conditions .
What to include in your application Applications for the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program open on April 2, 2026. Here’s what to expect when applying: Provide basic information about you (the applicant) and your business. Answer a series of short questions outlining your business, growth plans, and impact.
Identify two to three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) your business is focused on, explain why they were chosen, and describe how you measure your impact. Explain how grant funding would be used to support your business growth and help scale your impact. Applicants selected as semi-finalists will be invited to submit a short video via YouTube.
The video must be between 60 and 120 seconds in length, recorded in English and/or French, describe the two to three UN SDGs the business is focused on, and explain the impact the grant would have on the business and its growth. The application portal opens on April 2, 2026 at 8:00 a. m.
ET and closes on April 23, 2026 at 8:00 p. m. ET.
Only one application per eligible business is permitted. Application window opens: April 2, 2026 at 8:00 a. m.
ET Application window closes: April 23, 2026 at 8:00 p. m. ET May: Semi-finalists selected and notified June: Finalists selected and notified Mid-July: Grant recipients selected and announced Mid‑September: Grant recipients attend the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Summit View our FAQs page to get more information on the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program .
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create or contribute to any part of an application, including written responses or video content, is not permitted and will result in disqualification. BMO Celebrating Women Grant Recipients “Scholarships Cafe began as a simple idea to make education funding accessible for all. ” Natalie Gilson & Melissa Weber “The ocean is fighting for its future and so are the people protecting it...
” “By transforming homes... we uplift women and support families... ” My Friend Anna Cleaning Inc. “Our mission is to brighten dark days by reconnecting people to colour and nature.
” “D’hilla Beauty is dedicated to transforming how women care for their skin and themselves... ” “We’re transforming diabetes care through AI-driven, human-centered innovation... ” “We deliver renewable and sustainable energy solutions...
” “Ciclomanias is a social enterprise dedicated to inspiring a sustainable future... ” “We’re building the foundation for a cleaner, smarter future of mobility... ” “Mayana creates socially conscious intimates that prioritize women’s wellbeing...
” Thao Nguyen founded Bonbon Collections with the belief that everyone deserves to enjoy gourmet desserts and sweets that excite the senses – all their offerings are vegan, gluten-free and free from the top ten major allergens, no one is left out. Liz Cripps launched WACADS Group to ensure that technology would never hold back a small enterprise from competing with larger organizations.
WACADS Group offers AI-driven products and tailored digital services to help businesses reach the next level. Sparkle & Sheen is more than just a “cleaning service”. It’s a company committed to producing and using biodegradable, ecologically safe cleaners for her team, thereby reducing the amount of harmful chemicals entering the environment.
Servicing Quebec’s food industry, Bo | Reusable Packaging provide restaurants with QR branded packaging. After their use, consumers return these containers at drop-off locations. The Bo team then collects, sanitizes and returns them back into the system.
With the express purpose of reducing plastic consumption and household waste, Nature Bee has become a full-blown eco-friendly home goods business, adding cleaning detergents and dishcloths to their original line-up of reusable beeswax wraps. Cooks Who Feed is a kitchen textiles company that revolves around the “give-back” model.
Each product sold provides meals to alleviate hunger in underserved communities and safe, fair-trade work for marginalized craftswomen. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Anne Mulaire Designs is a Certified B Corporation. Their sustainable business framework is centered around on-demand production, a resale market and repair services.
Lilit Simonyan & Dr. Jean Kim The Live Your Potential (LYP) Program empowers and educates women from across multiple intersections. The goal of the program’s founders is to enhance leadership capabilities, advance professional skills and bolster strong networks. Live Your Potential (LYP) Helius Originals uses materials destined for landfills and makes original, luxury products.
By diverting waste and upcycling it, Bilqees Grant and her co-founder, are reducing the “garbage” that contributes to ill-health within neighbouring communities. Celebrating Women Grant | BMO for Women
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe your business and growth plans
Identify two to three UN SDGs your business is focused on
Explain how you measure your impact
Explain how grant funding would be used to support business growth and scale impact
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by one or more individuals who self-identify as women or non-binary. The business must be for-profit, active and operational, and lawfully operate in Canada. It must have been in operation selling a product or service for at least two years as of April 2, 2026, and have annual revenue of $50,000 CAD or more. At least 50% of annual revenue must be tied to sales with Canadian businesses and/or consumers. The business's head office or principal place of business must be in a province or territory of Canada. Applicants must be residents of Canada and have reached the legal age of majority in their province or territory. Previous recipients are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 CAD. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program is funded by Bank of Montreal (BMO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists one required document: Short video (60-120 seconds) for semi-finalists via YouTube. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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