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Toronto Retail Accelerator Program
Support for Toronto retail business growth
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers a $10,000 micro grant to help retail businesses develop and expand. It also supports retail training, advisory services, and mentoring opportunities for eligible businesses in Toronto.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Retail business development and expansion
- Retail training and advisory participation
- Mentoring-supported business growth activities
Documents Needed
- Current lease agreement or ownership documentation
- Proof of expenses, if requested
- Completed survey at the end of the program
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of retail businesses in the City of Toronto
- Sole proprietorships and corporations
- Partnerships where the applicant holds the majority share
Who is not eligible
- Franchises, commissioned sales, and distributorships
- Online e-commerce retail operations without a physical location
- Mobile retail operations
- Not-for-profits, social enterprises, co-operatives, and charitable enterprises
- Multi-level marketing ventures
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Franchises, commissioned sales, and distributorships
- Online e-commerce retail without a physical location
- Mobile retail operations
- Not-for-profits, social enterprises, co-operatives, and charitable enterprises
- Multi-level marketing ventures
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently closed.
- New applications may reopen if additional funding becomes available.
- Applicants should subscribe to BusinessTO updates for future access.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed because the program’s funding has been fully expended.
- If additional funding becomes available, new applications may be accepted.
- The program includes retail training, advisory services, and mentoring support.
- The program is funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program. 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 Retail Accelerator Program?
This program offers a $10,000 micro grant to help retail businesses develop and expand. It also supports retail training, advisory services, and mentoring opportunities for eligible businesses in Toronto.
How much funding can be received?
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program program, you must:
Independent retail business in Toronto
Majority-owned by the applicant
Lease or ownership proof required
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Retail Accelerator Program?
Retail business development and expansion
Retail training and advisory participation
Mentoring-supported business growth activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at Fariba.Niroui@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-392-1328.
Where is the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program available?
The Toronto Retail Accelerator Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Retail Accelerator Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Retail Accelerator Program is a Grant and Funding