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Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs

Support sustainability of employment social enterprises
Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

TEF provides grants to help sustain existing employment social enterprises in Peel, Toronto, and York Region. Eligible activities include cluster development, advocacy, and knowledge dissemination.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
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

  • Initiatives that support the sustainability of existing employment social enterprises
  • Participation in or development of employment social enterprise clusters
  • Advocacy activities related to employment social enterprises
  • Knowledge dissemination activities supporting employment social enterprises
  • Engagement in TEF programs launched in these areas

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Employment social enterprises (ESEs)

Eligible geographic areas

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

Additional information

  • TEF planned to announce new programs throughout 2019 in three areas: clusters, advocacy, and knowledge dissemination.
  • The application deadline is not yet announced.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing 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) - Sustain Existing ESEs?

TEF provides grants to help sustain existing employment social enterprises in Peel, Toronto, and York Region. Eligible activities include cluster development, advocacy, and knowledge dissemination.

Who is eligible for the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs program?

To be eligible for the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs program, you must: Existing employment social enterprise Located in Peel, Toronto, or York Region

What expenses are eligible under Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs?

Initiatives that support the sustainability of existing employment social enterprises Participation in or development of employment social enterprise clusters Advocacy activities related to employment social enterprises Knowledge dissemination activities supporting employment social enterprises Engagement in TEF programs launched in these areas

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

You can contact Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO.

Where is the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs available?

The Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs program is available across Canada.

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

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs?

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs is funded by Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO

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