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Summer Company - Chatham-Kent
Support for young student entrepreneurs
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Summer Company supports young entrepreneurs in Chatham-Kent with training, mentorship, and up to $3,000 to launch summer businesses. It covers start-up costs and working capital for new ventures led by eligible students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
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
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting and running a summer business.
Documents Needed
- Application for Summer Company
- Business plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students between 15 and 29 years old as of April 1.
- A student returning to school full-time or part-time in the fall.
- A resident of Ontario, a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant.
Who is not eligible
- People operating an existing business.
- People employed more than 8 hours per week throughout the summer.
- Partnerships.
- Franchises.
- Distributorships.
- Multi-level marketing ventures.
- DJ's dance/party events.
- 1-900 businesses.
- Previous recipients of a Summer Company Award.
Eligible expenses
- Start-up costs
- Working capital throughout the summer
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Partnerships
- Franchises
- Distributorships
- Multi-level marketing ventures
- 1-900 businesses
How to apply
- Use the Eligibility Checklist to see if you are eligible to apply.
- Download and fill out the Application for Summer Company.
- Submit your business plan to the Small Business Centre.
Processing and Agreement
- The applicant submits the business plan to the Small Business Centre.
Additional information
- For 2026, the Summer Company Program is currently full for Chatham-Kent.
- Applicants are directed to use the Eligibility Checklist to see if they are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must download and fill out the Application for Summer Company business plan template before submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent Program
What is the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent?
Summer Company supports young entrepreneurs in Chatham-Kent with training, mentorship, and up to $3,000 to launch summer businesses. It covers start-up costs and working capital for new ventures led by eligible students.
How much funding can be received?
Summer Company - Chatham-Kent Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent program?
To be eligible for the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent program, you must:
Students between 15 and 29 years old as of April 1.
Returning to school full-time or part-time in the fall.
Proposing a new start-up business and able to commit to 8 consecutive weeks full-time.
Who can I contact for more information about the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent?
You can contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) by email at ckeds@chatham-kent.ca or by phone at 1-866-542-5994.
Where is the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent available?
The Summer Company - Chatham-Kent program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Summer Company - Chatham-Kent is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Summer Company - Chatham-Kent?
Summer Company - Chatham-Kent is funded by Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)