Cassels is now accepting applications from Black-owned or operated small businesses for their annual Cassels Black-Owned Small Business Grant, supported by Wheaton Precious Metals. The deadline to submit your application is June 20, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a Grant, the applicant and their business must meet all of 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)
