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BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program (U.S.)

BMONo deadline listed$10,000

Summary

$10,000 grants (15 a year) plus BMO advisor coaching for U.S. small businesses in BMO's footprint that support the advancement of women. The 2026 window (April 2-23) is closed; watch for the 2027 round.

About this grant

BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, awards 15 grants of $10,000 to U.S. small businesses in its footprint that support the advancement of women. Recipients also get coaching from a BMO business advisor and access to BMO workshops, seminars, events and business organization memberships. The 2026 window ran April 2-23, 2026, and recipients were announced July 27, 2026.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

U.S. small business owner within BMO's U.S. footprint

Business supports the advancement of women (applicants share their growth plans and how the business does this)

Must meet the program's eligibility criteria (published in the program FAQ)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • In kind

Money can be used for

  • Working capital
  • Expansion
  • Technical assistance

Set-asides

  • Women owned

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