The City of Toronto has opened applications for this year’s Starter Company Plus Grant, a program designed for small businesses. The Starter Company Plus Grant supports eligible entrepreneurs looking to build their small businesses. Selected entrepreneurs will receive training, mentoring, and advice, and will be eligible to apply for a micro-grant of $5,000 to support…
Entrepreneurship, Grants, and Related Programs
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Black-owned businesses in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver can now apply for the 2026 Cassels Black-Owned Business Grant.
Returning for its seventh year, the annual program provides Black entrepreneurs with financial assistance and pro bono legal advice to help strengthen their businesses, address barriers to growth and create long-term economic opportunities.
The grant is organized by…
Filmmakers can apply for the Vimeo Short Film Grant to receive $60,000 to support the production of their next original short film.
With the Vimeo Short Film Grant, Vimeo will provide $60,000 each in cash, mentorship, equipment, and other perks to support five filmmakers in the production of their next original short film.
Launched in…
With the upcoming return of the CNE season, Canada’s largest fair is hosting a job fair to hire for its 2026 season from August 21st to September 7th, with on-the-spot job offers available for qualified candidates.
To support job seekers, the event will also provide access to employment resources and community organizations. Attendees can receive…
American Express Canada, in collaboration with DMZ, has announced the launch of the 2026 Backing Canadian Small Businesses’ grant program, aimed at empowering locally significant small businesses to grow and drive community impact.
Popular burger chain Shake Shack has announced a three-day job fair in Toronto as it prepares to expand across the city.
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte Canada, today announced the launch of the 2026 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, an annual program dedicated to supporting real financial progress for women-owned businesses.
The City of Toronto has announced the CAFETO Grant, a funding program designed to help commercial and industrial property owners and tenants improve the appearance and functionality of curb lane cafés, commercial patios, and sidewalk cafés across the city.
Mastercard has announced another round of its 2026 Mastercard Small Business Fund, a program designed to support and empower women-owned businesses across Canada.
The City of Toronto has opened applications for this year’s Summer Company Grant. This program supports eligible young student entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 looking to launch and operate a small business during the summer.