Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by York Region
York Region Economic Development, via York Link and YSBEC, supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, and tourism organizations in York Region. It administers multiple funding and grant programs, including business startup support and community tourism funding. View York Region's website for more information.
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About York Region
What is the mission of York Region?
York Region Economic Development supports business growth, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development in York Region. It helps connect local businesses, startups, and community organizations with advice, programs, and funding opportunities.
What type of organization is York Region?
York Region is a Municipal government.
What is York Region's official website?
York Region's official website is https://www.yorklink.ca/.
What else should I know about York Region?
Role of York Region Economic Development in the funding ecosystem
York Region Economic Development operates through York Link and the York Small Business Enterprise Centre to provide business support across York Region. The site shows that the organization is more than an information portal: it administers programs that include grants, funding support, mentoring, training, and access to business resources for entrepreneurs and community organizations.
The homepage and program pages highlight a portfolio of support for startups, small businesses, and sector-specific initiatives. This includes the Starter Company Plus program, which offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive a grant of up to $5,000, the Summer Company program, which offers a financial support grant up to $3,000, and the York Region Tourism Fund, which can provide up to $5,000 for eligible community-based tourism projects.
Publics served and funding themes
- Small businesses and entrepreneurs in Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket, and Stouffville
- Youth entrepreneurs and students launching summer businesses
- Equity-deserving and Indigenous entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector
- Non-profit and charitable organizations delivering community tourism events
In addition to direct grant programs, the organization describes support services such as consultations, mentoring, business plan development, workshops, and referrals to government programs. Its innovation ecosystem pages also point users to partner organizations, incubators, accelerators, and investment sources across the region.
Governance and accountability
The pages indicate that some programs are administered in partnership with the Government of Ontario or funded in part by the Government of Canada. The Tourism Fund page also describes a formal application, review, and reporting process, which is consistent with a public-sector funding provider.