Starter Company Plus
Run by Government of Ontario (via Small Business Enterprise Centres)
The short answer · Checked today
Training, mentoring and a grant of up to $5,000 for Ontario residents 18 and older (Canadian citizens or permanent residents, not in school full-time) who are starting, expanding or buying a small business. You must put in cash or in-kind equal to at least 25% of the grant. Apply through your local Small Business Advisory Centre.
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Apply on ontario.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Individuals |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Starting a business, Training and skills |
| Where | Ontario |
| How much | Up to $5,000 |
| Type | Grant |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
A grant of up to $5,000.
“You can also apply for a grant of up to $5,000.” Source: ontario.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
You must be 18 or older.
“18 years of age or older” You must live in Ontario and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
“an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen (or permanent resident)” You can't be in school full-time or going back to school.
“not attending school full-time or returning to school” Source: ontario.ca · Checked today
Other
You must contribute cash or in-kind (at least 25% of the grant).
“you must be able to make a contribution in cash or in kind.” Source: ontario.ca · Checked today
Other programs for the same need, open now
Up to $250,000
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
Non-repayable funding for not-for-profits (incorporated, operating at least three years) that run business support services for women entrepreneurs. Projects of $250,000 to $6 million, from a total of up to $80 million. Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST; late ones aren't considered.
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Sources and checks
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