The Standard Collaborates with Bluboho to Support Black Women Entrepreneurs

The Standard and Bluboho have teamed up to offer four (4) $1,500 Grants through a contest to amazing Black women small business owners who are raising the standard and acting as trailblazers in their community.

To apply or nominate someone for The Bluboho Raising The Standard Grant Contest:

1. Review and confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria  

2. Follow @thecanadianstandard and @bluboho on Instagram 

3. Like the “Bluboho Raising The Standard” post and re-share the post on your Instagram stories

4. Screenshot and use the nomination stories template form provided from @thecanadianstandard and tell us why you or your nominee should be the winner of The Bluboho Raising The Standard Grant 

5. Fill out the Contest Grant Application

The nomination period runs from August 26, 2021 to September 10, 2021. 

Winners will be selected by The Standard and bluboho and announced on our respective social channels. Along with the $1,500 Grant, winners will receive 

• A Bluboho item valued at $150

• 1:1 time with the Founder of Bluboho

• 1:1 time with select members of the Standard

For more information on the selection process and contact person, please see the Contest Rules. This grant is not affiliated with Instagram.

Apply or nominate today and encourage your friends to share on their Instagram stories. You’re a boss women and you deserve to be celebrated!

FAQs

How to enter:

Eligible small business owners/founders can apply by self-nominating their business for a grant. Customers, employees, vendors, and/or general supporters may also  nominate their favourite small business owners.

1. Review and confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria  

2. Follow @thecanadianstandard and @bluboho on Instagram 

3. Like the “Bluboho Raising The Standard” post and re-share the post on your Instagram stories

4. Screenshot and use the nomination stories template form provided from @thecanadianstandard and tell us why you or your nominee should be the winner of The Bluboho Raising The Standard Grant 

5. Fill out the Contest Grant Application

What is the Eligibility Criteria:

Any legal resident of Canada who is over the age of majority in the province or territory in which they reside can nominate a nominee. 

To be considered, the nominee: 

1. must be: 

   1. active in a business registered as a sole proprietorship or corporation in any jurisdiction in Canada for a minimum of one full year (as of August 16, 2021);

   2. that has a product or service in market and generating revenue;

   3. and that has a digital presence and supporting media;

2. must be the founder of the business and/or has had a significant impact on the business; and

3. must identify as a Black women;

Who can nominate?

You can nominate a small business if you are a legal resident of Canada who has reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence at the time of entry. This could include but is not limited to:

• A small business owner or founder self-nominating, OR

• A community member of a small business which includes:

o   Customer

o   Employee

o   Family/Friend

o   General Supporter/Community Member

o   Partner/Vendor

How many nominations can be submitted?

We encourage communities to rally behind their favourite small business owner and support them through nominations in the Contest. A small business may be nominated as many times as possible, however, each nomination must be submitted by a separate individual. 

What Prizes are available?

The four (4) winners of the BluBoho Raising the Standard Grant Contest will receive: 

• $1,500 Grant 

• A bluboho item valued at $150

• 1:1 time with the Founder of bluboho

• 1:1 time with select members of the Standard

The total prize value is $1,650 CAD

Deadline for nominations?

All nominations (i.e. entries in the Contest) must be submitted through the Grant Application and shared via Instagram story by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 10th, 2021. 

How are Grant Recipients and Nomination prize winners selected?

To determine the four (4) Grant Prize recipients a panel of judges comprised of The Standard founders and Bluboho management will evaluate based on the following criteria: 

• Quality of Content: 35%

• Impact, Business Model and Values: 60%

• Community Support: 5%

Recipients will be announced by September 24th and contacted prior to. By accepting the Bluboho Raising the Standard Grant, the recipient agrees to comply with the Contest Rules. 

My business was nominated, do I need to do anything?

Congratulations on your nomination! At this point in the nomination process, nothing else is required from nominated businesses. If however, you would like to self-nominate and provide more information about your business, you are welcome to submit a nomination for the grant contest as well.

Social Media Platforms

The Contest may be advertised on or accessed through one or more social media platforms, such as Instagram or LinkedIn. However, the Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, any such platforms. Entrants agree to comply with all terms and policies governing such platforms in connection with the Contest.

Additional questions? Email us at info@canadianblackstandard.com for more information.