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Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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

Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Sustain Existing ESEs is a undefined

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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.

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

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

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Support sustainability of employment social enterprises

Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto, enp-TO

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 49,000

Improve retention systems and supervisor training for an employment enterprise

$ 47,500

Build an ESE cluster with advocacy tools and shared resources

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be an existing employment social enterprise (ESE).
The applicant must be based in an eligible area served by TEF.

Who is eligible?

Employment social enterprises (ESEs)

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

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

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

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.

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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.