Cassels Black-Owned Small Business Grant

Deadline: Jun 20, 2025

other

partially funded

Canada

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is pleased to accept applications from Black-owned or operated small businesses for their annual Cassels Black-Owned Small Business Grant, supported by Wheaton Precious Metals.

🌟 About the Cassels Black-Owned Small Business Grant

This grant aims to support Black-owned businesses in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. The initiative focuses on businesses that align with Cassels' core values and can benefit from both the grant and the legal expertise offered by the firm.

Opportunity Details

Date Published: May 16, 2025
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants
Opportunity Location: Canada
Eligible Locations: Canada

💰 Benefits of the Grant

In 2025, the total grants provided will amount to up to $100,000, combining funds raised by individuals from Cassels and the generous support of Wheaton Precious Metals.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

The business must be Black-owned (i.e., owned/controlled and operated in the majority by individuals who self-identify as Black).
The business must have a maximum of 50 employees.
The business must be located in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary, or have significant involvement in/impact on these business communities.
The business must be a legal and existing Canadian for-profit entity (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation).

Note: Non-profit corporations, with or without charitable status, are not eligible at this time.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

Download the application form from the official website.
Submit the completed application by email to grantapps@cassels.com.

Deadline: All applications must be received by 5 PM Pacific Time on Friday, June 20, 2025.

📅 Application Deadline

June 20, 2025

📄 Application Portal

View more details about the grant on the Cassels website.
Download the application form.

For further inquiries, please contact grantapps@cassels.com.

Benefits

In 2025, the total of the grants provided will be up to $100,000, combining funds raised by individuals from across Cassels with the generous support of Wheaton Precious Metals.

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