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My Future My Career Kids Program
Micro funding for young entrepreneurs
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The program added new applicant exclusions, extended the BECN reuse restriction from 2 years to 3 years, added key application dates, and introduced a new Paperform application link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The program added new applicant exclusions, extended the BECN reuse restriction from 2 years to 3 years, added key application dates, and introduced a new Paperform application link.
My Future My Career Kids Program updates
The My Future My Career Kids Program now says applicants cannot operate a family-business extension or a product-resale business, and the BECN grant reuse restriction is now 3 years instead of 2 years. The page also adds a new Apply now Paperform link, which changes the application entry point. Important dates are now visible: applications open Wednesday, May 20, 2026; the deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and successful applicants will be notified by Thursday, June 18, 2026. For approved participants, the page now also lists a Thursday, July 9, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. cheque presentation awards ceremony and pizza party, a Wednesday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. tradeshow-style selling event, and a Saturday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cobourg Farmers Market Youth Day.
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
June 17, 2026
Opened May 20, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
My Future My Career Kids Program offers a micro grant of up to $500 to support youth businesses in Northumberland County for children ages 8 to 14. It helps participants start a new business or grow an existing venture.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business
- Growing an existing business
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth aged 8 to 14
- Northumberland County residents
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who received BECN grant funds in the last three years
- Businesses that are extensions of a family business
- Product resale businesses
Eligible expenses
- Marketing costs
- Supplies
- Equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Northumberland County, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive process due to limited funding.
- Not all applicants will receive a micro-grant.
- Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Additional information
- Approved participants are invited to a cheque presentation awards ceremony and pizza party, a tradeshow-style selling event, and Cobourg Farmers Market Youth Day.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the My Future My Career Kids Program Program
What is the My Future My Career Kids Program?
My Future My Career Kids Program offers a micro grant of up to $500 to support youth businesses in Northumberland County for children ages 8 to 14. It helps participants start a new business or grow an existing venture.
How much funding can be received?
My Future My Career Kids Program Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the My Future My Career Kids Program program?
To be eligible for the My Future My Career Kids Program program, you must:
Northumberland County residents
Ages 8 to 14
New or existing business
What expenses are eligible under My Future My Career Kids Program?
Starting a new business
Growing an existing business
Who can I contact for more information about the My Future My Career Kids Program?
You can contact Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) by email at becn@northumberland.ca or by phone at +1 905-372-9279.
Where is the My Future My Career Kids Program available?
The My Future My Career Kids Program program is available the province of Ontario.