Canada, March 4 -- Mastercard opens applications for the Mastercard Small Business Fund, giving women small business owners in Canada the opportunity to receive a $10,000 CAD grant and resources to equip their business for future growth. Along with funding, grant recipients will receive tailored mentorship, support for growing their business digitally, and a Priceless Experience in Toronto.According to Statistics Canada, women-owned businesses represent almost one-fifth of private sector businesses in Canada. However, they continue to face heightened challenges in securing financing and scaling their companies. At the same time, women are a critical driver of Canada's innovation engine; 30.5% of women-majority-owned small and medium-sized e...