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Starter Company Plus Grant (City of Toronto, Fall 2026)

Starter Company Plus Grant (City of Toronto, Fall 2026) is a grant run by the City of Toronto that gives up to $5,000 to Toronto residents 18+ running a business that has operated for six months to five years and who have already invested $1,250 in it. Checked on the official page on October 8, 2026.

Up to $5,000

You likely qualify if: Toronto residents 18 or older; Business running 6 months to 5 years; Already invested $1,250 in the business.

Deadline October 9, 2026closes todayAdd to calendar

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A City program combining up to 15 hours of business training, a $5,000 micro-grant and up to three months of advisory and mentoring services.

Who qualifies

Toronto residents 18+ running a business that has operated for six months to five years and who have already invested $1,250 in it.

You likely qualify if:

  • Toronto residents 18 or older
  • Business running 6 months to 5 years
  • Already invested $1,250 in the business

How to apply

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Apply before October 9, 2026.
  3. Questions? [email protected]
  4. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is toronto.ca/.../starter-company-plus-grant.

Good to know

  • They welcomeapplications
  • Their own adviceRead the eligibility line first, then the deadline and the time zone. Apply from the official page only; keep a copy of what you submit. If it says rolling, apply early in the cycle.

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What to bring

  • Proof of your Toronto address

Dates

Deadline October 9, 2026.

Page says "Apply below by October 9 at 4:29 p.m." (year not printed; page live and dated 2026 when captured)

Source

Checked on October 8, 2026 on the official page

Run by City of Toronto.

We read this on their own website on October 8, 2026. Read from: toronto.ca/business-economy/business-..., toronto.ca/.../summer-company-grant.

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