Visa Canada announces She's Next Grant Program's Recipients

On August 13, 2024, Visa Canada has made an announcement regarding the She’s Next Grant Program’s recipients that is aimed at uplifting women-owned small businesses (SMBs). 10 winners of the program shall get $10,000 CAD grants in awards.

In addition to the grants, they will get accelerated mentorship program access through YSpace of York University. Till date, the program has awarded women-owned small businesses with $700K CAD in total along with countless mentorship hours.

Visa’s Senior Director, Small Business Product, Sarah Steele said, “Visa is dedicated to supporting Canadian businesses. Recognizing the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face, we’re thrilled to support this latest group of recipients on their road to success. We know it isn’t easy to own and run a business, especially in this economic climate. We want to help reduce the barriers many entrepreneurs face and support them whether it be through funding, training, tools, or resources and fuel their growth—uplifting everyone, everywhere.”

These grants will help the recipients i.e., SMCs to seek better opportunities for their business growth. Small businesses require a push for their progress and this program helps such female owned businesses to seek heights of success with mentorship and assistance.