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Youth Entrepreneurship Program (JVS Toronto): up to $7,000 to start a business
Youth Entrepreneurship Program (JVS Toronto): up to $7,000 to start a business is a program run by JVS Toronto that gives up to $7,000 to young people in Ontario who finished high school, are not in post-secondary school and have not had business start-up funding before. Checked on the official page on October 10, 2026.
Up to $7,000
You likely qualify if: Graduated from high school; Live in Ontario; Not in post-secondary school; No earlier business start-up funding.
We last read this on October 10, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
A six-month youth program from JVS Toronto. You build a business plan with one-on-one help from a business consultant and learn money, marketing and business law. You receive up to $7,000 to launch your business.
Who qualifies
Young people in Ontario who finished high school, are not in post-secondary school and have not had business start-up funding before.
Their stepsOpen the JVS Toronto youth services page and find Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP). Fill in the YEP application form on the page, or call JVS Toronto. Work with a business consultant on your plan.
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