Every business has a beginning.
BMO for Women is committed to support women-led and owned ventures and the partners who help them grow with confidence.!
BMO for Women brings capital, guidance, and connection together to support your business journey at every stage.
Capital that moves your business forward
The right financial support can shift your momentum. Our solutions are designed for real growth, whether you are starting something new, expanding your reach, or preparing to scale thoughtfully.
Guidance shaped around your ambition
You understand your vision better than anyone, but you should not have to map every step yourself. Our advisors listen, help you plan your next moves, and give you confidence as you navigate opportunity and change.
A community that walks beside you
Leadership can feel solitary. Here, you will find women and allies who share experience, insight, and encouragement so you never feel like you are carrying the weight of growth by yourself.
Insights and connections
BMO Launches 2025 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program to Advance Real Financial Progress for Women-Led Businesses
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte Canada, today announced the launch of its fifth annual BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, an initiative dedicated to supporting real financial progress for women-owned businesses.
2025 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program Recipients Announced to Support Canadian Small Businesses
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, today announced the 2025 recipients of its BMO Celebrating Women grant program—an initiative that empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs to make real financial progress.
WGOB and BMO Announce 2025 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Honourees and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Women Get on Board and BMO for Women revealed this year's honourees, including the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Previous grant recipients
Here’s how the BMO Celebrating Women grant program has fuelled real progress for its recipients.
BMO Celebrating Women Grant
Women entrepreneurs are building ideas that strengthen communities. The BMO Celebrating Women Grant is our way of helping those ideas go even further. Each year, we recognize businesses that show leadership, resilience, and impact, and provide funding to support their next stage of growth.
Businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by women, non-binary, or trans women
For-profit and actively operating in Canada
Not a previous BMO Celebrating Women Grant recipient
Review our full terms and conditions
If you’re considering applying, key dates and guidelines will be available in the Spring of 2026. We encourage you to return for updates and begin shaping your application when the moment feels right.
