Award
Private
Between Intakes
CFIB Big Thank You Contest
CFIB with Interac and Chase
Prize
$4,000 cash prize for a small business (per current 2026 page)
June 29 to July 13, 2026 — this round has ended
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Lump Sum
Trend
Stable
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CFIB Big Thank You Contest provides up to $4,000 cash prize for a small business (per current 2026 page). CFIB's annual contest, presented with Interac and Chase, awards a $4,000 cash prize to a small Canadian business promoted by supporters who submit thank-you nominations. Applications are accepted June 29 to July 13, 2026 — this round has ended.
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Program Description
CFIB's annual contest, presented with Interac and Chase, awards a $4,000 cash prize to a small Canadian business promoted by supporters who submit thank-you nominations.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a small Canadian business.
- Be promoted by supporters who submit thank-you messages or nominations.
- Participate during the active contest window.
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
High
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Funding Details
- Amount
- $4,000 cash prize for a small business (per current 2026 page)
- Type
- Award
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- June 29 to July 13, 2026 — this round has ended
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipThe 2026 round has ended; future rounds are expected annually.
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Rejection Pitfalls 3
- Business received no customer nominations during the contest window
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Evaluation Criteria
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What's in this Playbook
Everything you need to win CFIB Big Thank You Contest
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 3 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 3-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- Your Application Game Plan — the print-ready PDF the preview below describes
- 3-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
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Application Steps
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Get the free toolkit (optional) Download CFIB's free poster and social media images to encourage your customers to nominate your business.
Required Documents 3
✓ Thank-you message or nomination
✓ Business information for nomination
Deadline Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much can a business win?
The current contest page states $4,000 cash. A 2025 CFIB release described a different structure: $3,000 for a weekly business winner plus a $3,000 bonus for the most-nominated business.
How do I enter?
You don't enter directly. Your customers enter by visiting SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca and leaving a thank-you message naming your business.
Is there a cost to participate?
No. CFIB provides a free digital toolkit, including a poster and social media images, to help you encourage customer nominations.
When does the contest run?
Annually, typically around Canada Day. The 2026 round ran June 29 to July 13, 2026.
Who sponsors the contest?
CFIB, in partnership with Interac and Chase (a 2025 release also named Scotiabank as a sponsor).
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