Receive up to $10,000 in funding to start, grow and facilitate innovation within your business upon the completion of a structured training and coaching program for sustainable economic development.
Not currently accepting clients
Eligibility:
- Is a registered business in Ontario and/or is incorporated
- Employing 1-10 full time equivalent employees equivalent including sole proprietorship, and up to 25 employees for businesses in the hospitality sector
- Is NOT a franchise, including those individually owned and operated
- Is NOT a wholesaler or manufacturer
- Is NOT a not-for-profit or charitable organization
Owned by:
- Indigenous, Black or racialized individual (mandatory self-identification is required in the application)
- 18 years of age or older
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently living and operating their business in Ontario
Has completed the application process, which includes:
- Initial application
- Online training
- 2 to 10 hours of Business Coaching
- Completed Business Transformation Plan
Additional Notes
- May be a home-based business
- Owners with multiple businesses and/or locations may only apply for one grant
- French translation assistance will be available for applicants upon request