Purolator awards $25,000 grants to five Canadian small businesses

Purolator has named five winners of its 2025 True North Small Business Grant Contest, with each business receiving $25,000 to support growth and community impact.

“The True North Small Business Grant recognizes the real impact small businesses have in communities across Canada,” said Brett Huttman, vice-president of strategy, marketing and communications at Purolator. “This year’s recipients are improving access to healthy food in remote regions, advancing sustainable products and strengthening worker safety. The grant provides funding these businesses can use to grow their operations and extend their impact.”

Two of the five grants were reserved for Purolator customers, including SolusGuard and Maplelea Canadian Dolls.

“Winning this grant is incredibly meaningful to me and our team. We built SolusGuard with a simple mission, to protect people. This grant allows us to continue keeping those who work alone or in high-risk environments safe, while continuing to build and manufacture in Canada,” said Serese Selanders, owner of SolusGuard. “It means a lot to see my shipping company, Purolator, make significant investments in supporting small businesses. Support like this goes beyond funding and helps companies like ours continue to grow and make a real impact.”

The other winners include Arctic Fresh in Igloolik, Nunavut, which focuses on improving access to affordable food in remote communities; Island Furniture Association in St. John’s, N.L., which provides employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities; and Jack59 in Edmonton, which produces low-waste hair care products. Purolator said the winning businesses reflect a range of priorities, including food security, sustainability, workplace safety and inclusive employment across Canada.