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Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs

Support feasibility studies and business planning for ESEs
Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Catalyzing support provides up to $7,500 to help complete a feasibility study and business plan for an employment social enterprise idea. Eligible activities can include hiring support resources, using coaching or consulting services, joining entrepreneurship support programs, and covering administrative costs tied to developing these deliverables.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Social economy enterprise
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

  • Developing an early-stage employment social enterprise idea
  • Conducting a feasibility study to test market and employment demand
  • Developing a business plan to advance an employment social enterprise concept

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals developing an early-stage employment social enterprise idea
  • Organizations developing an early-stage employment social enterprise idea
  • Social entrepreneurs seeking to launch an employment social enterprise

Eligible expenses

  • Human resources costs related to developing the feasibility study and business plan
  • Coaching and consulting fees
  • Costs to participate in entrepreneurship support programs
  • Administrative costs incurred to develop the feasibility study and business plan

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs not related to developing the feasibility study and business plan

Eligible geographic areas

  • Peel Region (Ontario)
  • Toronto (Ontario)
  • York Region (Ontario)

Additional information

  • Participants in TEF Accelerator programs may have an opportunity to pitch for Catalyzing funding.
  • Accelerators include information, workshops, and programming to support early-stage employment social enterprise ideas.
  • Start-Up support is available to help launch and establish a new employment social enterprise.
  • Completing a feasibility study and business plan with TEF support is common but not required to pursue Start-Up support.

Contacts

pchamberlain@uwgt.org

Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs. 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 Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs?

Catalyzing support provides up to $7,500 to help complete a feasibility study and business plan for an employment social enterprise idea. Eligible activities can include hiring support resources, using coaching or consulting services, joining entrepreneurship support programs, and covering administrative costs tied to developing these deliverables.

How much funding can be received?

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs program?

To be eligible for the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs program, you must: Employment social enterprise idea Feasibility study and business plan Test market and employment demand

What expenses are eligible under Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs?

Developing an early-stage employment social enterprise idea Conducting a feasibility study to test market and employment demand Developing a business plan to advance an employment social enterprise concept

Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs?

You can contact Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO by email at pchamberlain@uwgt.org.

Where is the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs available?

The Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEs is a Grant and Funding

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