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My Future My Career Kids Program
Micro funding for young entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers a micro grant of up to $500 to support youth entrepreneurship in Northumberland County. It helps children start a new business or grow an existing venture with costs such as marketing, supplies, and equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
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 two years
Eligible expenses
- Marketing costs
- Supplies
- Equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Northumberland County, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive process.
- Funding is limited and not all applicants will be selected.
Additional information
- This is a competitive program and not all applicants will receive funding.
- The program has supported youth entrepreneurship since 2021.
- Applications were closed for 2025 and 2026 timelines were not yet posted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the My Future My Career Kids Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the My Future My Career Kids Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the My Future My Career Kids Program?
This program offers a micro grant of up to $500 to support youth entrepreneurship in Northumberland County. It helps children start a new business or grow an existing venture with costs such as marketing, supplies, and equipment.
How much funding can be received?
My Future My Career Kids Program Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
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.
Is the My Future My Career Kids Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
My Future My Career Kids Program is a Grant and Funding