Deadline: June 20, 2025
Applications are open for the Cassels Black-Owned Small Business Grant for Canadian Businesses 2025. Cassels 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.
This year, they are accepting applications from businesses in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. As in previous years, they are focused on supporting businesses that align with their firm’s core values and will most benefit from the grant and the legal expertise that they offer.
Grant
- 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.
Eligibility
To qualify for a Grant, you must meet the following criteria:
- Business is Black-owned (i.e., owned/controlled and operated in the majority by individuals [partners, officers, managers, directors, etc.] who self-identify as Black);
- Maximum of 50 employees;
- Located in the City of Vancouver, City of Calgary, or City of Toronto or have significant involvement in / impact on the Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto business community;
- Legal and existing Canadian for-profit entity (i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation).
Note that non-profit corporations with or without charitable status are not eligible at this time.
Application
Completed applications can be submitted by email to [email protected]. All applications must be received by 5 PM Pacific Time on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Click here to download the application form
For more information, visit Cassels Black-Owned Small Business Grant.
