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A-Team Believe Initiative
Leadership and entrepreneurship program for students
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports student leadership and entrepreneurship projects through sessions and a final pitch day. Successful teams may win grants to help fund their project.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- Children & youth
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Schools
- Student teams
- Teachers registering students
Eligible expenses
- Project funding through grants awarded at Pitch Day.
Eligible geographic areas
- TCDSB
Activities funded
- Student leadership and entrepreneurship development.
- Team-based problem solving for school or community needs.
- Project pitching to a panel of investors.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your team
- Assemble an A-Team of 6 or more students.
- Confirm the group is ready to attend all sessions and present at Pitch Day.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Submit the school application through the Google Form or provided link.
- Step 3: Await follow-up
- Expect a response by November 10.
Selection criteria
- School team size of 6 or more students.
- Willingness to present the project in person at Pitch Day.
- Commitment to attend all 5 sessions.
- Strong engagement and personal growth mindset.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Selected schools are contacted by November 10.
- Teams participate in the sessions and then present at Pitch Day.
- Grant support is tied to the Pitch Day outcome.
Additional information
- 20 spots are available.
- Students receive a certified credential after completing the program.
- The program includes an in-person Pitch Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the A-Team Believe Initiative Program
What is the A-Team Believe Initiative?
This program supports student leadership and entrepreneurship projects through sessions and a final pitch day. Successful teams may win grants to help fund their project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the A-Team Believe Initiative program?
To be eligible for the A-Team Believe Initiative program, you must:
School team of 6+ students.
Attendance at all sessions required.
In-person Pitch Day presentation.
What expenses are eligible under A-Team Believe Initiative?
Project funding through grants awarded at Pitch Day.
Who can I contact for more information about the A-Team Believe Initiative?
You can contact The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) by email at info@believeinitiative.com.
Where is the A-Team Believe Initiative available?
The A-Team Believe Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the A-Team Believe Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
A-Team Believe Initiative is a Grant and Funding