We found 35 places in Toronto and the cities around it.
34 more serve all of Canada. They are on the Canada-wide list.
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Toronto residents 18 or older; Business running 6 months to 5 years; Already invested $1,250...
Deadline October 9, 2026closes todayAdd to calendar
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$5,000
You likely qualify if: Current Humber Polytechnic students; Each award sets its own rules.
Deadline October 29, 2026in 20 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Canadian citizen, PR or protected person; Final year of high school or first-year CEGEP;...
Deadline October 30, 2026in 21 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Canadian journalists; At least seven years of experience; Staff or steady freelance for...
Deadline February 1, 2027in 115 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Final admission average of 90% or more; Entering first year at TMU in Fall 2027; Canadian,...
Deadline February 16, 2027in 130 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$3,000 a year
You likely qualify if: Full-time Canadian high school students; Final average of 86% or more; Starting...
Deadline February 16, 2027in 130 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students in grades 9 to 12; Living in a Pathways neighbourhood.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-787-6800Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: In full-time secondary school, Grades 9 to 12; Ages 14 to 18 when you apply; Can volunteer at...
Call 416-392-5900Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students aged 16 and over; Event volunteers must be 19+.
Roles run year-round; for example Food Sort Team Leader shifts are 3 hours, Tuesday to Thursday.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ages 14 to 18 with a parent's permission; Under 14: come with a parent or teacher.
Almost all shifts are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, plus a few special events.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
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You likely qualify if: Students at Toronto schools with a program; Open to all, whether or not you can pay.
Runs every school day during the school year.
Call 416-797-1013Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Checked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: In high school; Ages 15 or older; Available to volunteer in July and August.
Call 416-438-2911Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Checked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: A student or recent graduate; Age 15 or older; Live in Ontario while you work.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: ROMKids: high school and post-secondary students; Youth Cabinet: ages 15 to 21.
The page still lists the March Break 2026 and Summer Club 2026 ROMKids volunteer applications; dates for the next round are not posted.
Call 416-586-8043Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
$7,500 a year
You likely qualify if: Domestic applicants with 80% or more (automatic); Apply-for awards: anyone who applied to...
Automatic scholarship: no application.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Toronto entrepreneurs; Free series for newcomers and for women.
Fall 2026 sessions: Runnymede (Newcomer) Wednesdays Oct 7–Nov 25; North York Central (General) Tuesdays Oct 20–Dec 8; Deer Park (General) Thursdays Oct 22–Dec 10; S.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
$2,000
You likely qualify if: Pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or parenting; 22 years old or younger at intake;...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Up to $3,000
You likely qualify if: Regent Park TCHC tenant (or relocated), age 17+; In or entering college, university or...
The 2026 to 2027 round has closed: applications opened March 30, 2026 and closed May 7, 2026 in person and May 10, 2026 online.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-981-5500Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Students JK to grade 12 in Toronto; Children under 5; Other groups listed on the booking page.
Clinics are by appointment.
Call 416-338-7600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students; No minimum age for food drives.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: High school students in Toronto; TDSB or TCDSB students.
The 2026 program ran July 2 to August 7, 2026 (at least 6 weeks, minimum 35 hours a week).
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Newcomers in Canada less than five years; 2+ years of experience in your field; Unemployed or...
Ongoing; apply through a community partner agency
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 14 or older; Lived in Canada at least 12 months (St. Michael's).
Call 416-360-4000Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone with a business idea; Not only York students.
Ongoing; book via the programs page form
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Checked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Seed-stage software startups; Monthly recurring revenue; A full-time founder and an in-house...
Applications open year-round; cohorts onboard two times per year (fall and spring)
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Aged 18 to 30 when it begins; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; Indigenous, racialized,...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Full-time graduate student; Good academic standing; Unexpected financial emergency.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
$20,000
You likely qualify if: High school applicants to U of T (automatic); Awards Profile: Canadian citizen, PR or...
Automatic awards need no form and are usually announced with your offer of admission.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
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These have closed for now. Many open again every year, so ask them when the next round opens. The way to reach each one is right there.
You likely qualify if: Teens and adults; Minimum age 15 to 17, by role; School-year volunteers: 3 hours a week.
Closed on October 2, 2026
See detailsChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Students aged 14 to 17; Or older, full-time in high school.
Closed right now
See detailsChecked on October 5, 2026
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