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Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs
Support to scale employment social enterprises
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Growth Grants provide up to $10,000 in one-time funding to help employment social enterprises explore, plan, and pilot strategies to significantly scale their businesses based on validated market demand. Funding can support activities leading to at least five new ongoing employment opportunities over two years, including technical assistance, human resources, capital, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 10 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Explore strategies to significantly scale the enterprise based on validated market demand.
- Plan business scaling initiatives that support enterprise growth.
- Pilot scaling strategies intended to create new ongoing employment opportunities for employees who face barriers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employment social enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Technical assistance costs
- Human resources costs
- Capital costs
- Administrative costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel Region (Ontario)
- Toronto (Ontario)
- York Region (Ontario)
Additional information
- Applications for Growth Grants are currently closed.
- TEF also supports scaling through social procurement connections via an arrangement with Buy Social Canada.
- TEF’s scaling approach includes research and evaluation to better understand enterprise growth drivers.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Catalyze New ESEsFunding for new employment social enterprises
- Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEsSupport sustainability of employment social enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs Program
What is the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs?
Growth Grants provide up to $10,000 in one-time funding to help employment social enterprises explore, plan, and pilot strategies to significantly scale their businesses based on validated market demand. Funding can support activities leading to at least five new ongoing employment opportunities over two years, including technical assistance, human resources, capital, and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs program, you must:
Employment social enterprise
3+ years in operation
Sales $50K+ and 10+ barriered employees
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs?
Explore strategies to significantly scale the enterprise based on validated market demand.
Plan business scaling initiatives that support enterprise growth.
Pilot scaling strategies intended to create new ongoing employment opportunities for employees who face barriers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs?
You can contact Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO (UWGT).
Where is the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs available?
The Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs is a Grant and Funding