2023 FALL MICRO-GRANTS
PRESENTED IN PARTNERHSIP WITH UPS
The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) Micro-grant program is designed to provide a financial boost to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are already operational, generating revenue, and who need a financial boost to improve their business operations.
The goal of the IEF Micro-grant program is to support founders belonging to equity-deserving and/or racialized communities across Canada overcome financial obstacles and achieve growth, sustainability, and success in their businesses.
IEF Micro-grants offer its recipients a business cash injection to be used to fund various business activities such as marketing campaigns, digital enhancements, employee training, international expansion, equipment upgrades, and more. IEF collaborates with its micro-grant partners and sponsors to determine the eligibility requirements for each micro-grant category.
Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation is thrilled to offer eleven (11) micro-grants of $5000 each ($55,000 total in micro-grants!) for our Fall 2023 Micro-grant series, presented in partnership with UPS. The IEF Micro-grants aim to support Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners in surmounting financial challenges and fostering business growth.
The Fall 2023 micro-grant categories and category-specific requirements will be announced on September 25, 2023.
Open call for applications for the Fall 2023 micro-grants will run from October 2, 2023, 9am ET to 11:59pm PT on November 12, 2023. All applications must be submitted through the charity’s website portal.
Are you interested in learning more about IEF’s Fall 2023 micro-grant series? Looking to plan in advance for your application? Check out the general eligibility, terms and conditions, and application questions below:
Product Innovation Micro-grant, sponsored by UPS
One x $5000 micro-grant available
To be granted to an entrepreneur who has successfully launched a novel product that offers a significant advancement in its business’ industry category.
Product Innovation Micro-grant additional eligibility: New product must be already on market and generating revenue.
Global Export Micro-grant, sponsored by UPS
One x $5000 micro-grant available
To be granted to a small Canadian business to aid in launching its products into new international markets.
Social Impact Small Business Micro-grant, sponsored by CIRA
One x $5000 micro-grant available
To be granted to a business with a clear social mission and a commitment to measurable business outcomes that add value to its community and/or the environment.
Social Impact Small Business Micro-grant additional eligibility: Applicants must present a compelling plan for measurable positive change and sustainable practices within its business operations model.
Indigenous Business Owner Micro-grant, sponsored by Intuit
Two x $5000 micro-grants available
To be granted to Indigenous entrepreneurs to provide financial support to sustain, advance, and scale their businesses and to foster economic growth in their communities.
Woman Business Owner Micro-grant, sponsored by TD
Six x $5000 micro-grants available
To be granted to empower women business owners through financial aid to fuel their entrepreneurial endeavors and achieve their business goals.
Looking for inspiration? Check out IEF’s previous micro-grant recipients!
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THANK YOU TO OUR MICRO-GRANT SPONSORS
