Program Description

The Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Ontario that facilitate the development of an enterprising culture amongst Ontario's youth (typically between the ages of 12 - 29) by providing them with educational, experiential and entrepreneurial opportunities. 

Who Can Apply

Proposals will only be accepted for consideration from non-profit organizations with a significant and substantial presence in Ontario, which must be legal entities, including:

• business associations
• boards of education 
• post-secondary institutions
• community organizations
• municipalities
• volunteer organizations

NOTE: Eligible applicants must be an established non-profit organization in operation for at least three years in Ontario.

Priority will be given to those organizations that have demonstrated experience of successful delivery of entrepreneurship programs for youth, identify active roles for their project partners, have a well-developed network of key stakeholders and private sector partners, and are able to demonstrate that a clear need for the project exists. 

Funding

The maximum level of funding that will be approved is $75,000 per project for delivery over a one-year period. The Ministry reserves the right to exercise its option to renew a project by up to one (1) one-year period.  The maximum level of funding for the renewal period is also $75,000 per project per year.

Reference Materials - Round 3 Call for Proposals

• General Information and Instructions
• Proposal Template
• Application – Part 2
• Sample Application Part – 2
• Questions and Answers

Contact Information
Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services
Small and Medium Enterprise Division
Youth Partnerships – Entrepreneurship Branch
56 Wellesley Street West, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2E7
Tel: (416) 212-0552
Fax: (416) 325-6538
E-mail: youthpartnerships@ontario.ca