Summer Company Program

Government of Ontario Ontario

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Funding amount

$3,000

Deadline

Rolling, apply anytime

Region

Ontario

Funder type

Provincial Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Sole proprietorship, Corporation (majority shareholder applicant)

About this program

Program that helps youth aged 15-29 start and run their own summer business by providing up to $3,000 in funding (split into two payments of $1,500 each), hands-on coaching, and mentorship from business leaders. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall and committed to working minimum hours over the summer.

What this program funds

The Summer Company Program is funded by the Government of Ontario and supports youth aged 15 to 29 who want to start and operate their own summer business. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall and committed to working a minimum number of hours over the summer.

The program provides up to $3,000 in funding, distributed as two payments of $1,500 each. In addition to funding, participants receive hands-on coaching and mentorship from business leaders.

Eligible applicants can establish their business as a sole proprietorship or corporation, with the applicant being the majority shareholder in the case of a corporation. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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Official program page Last verified August 24, 2026 by the Happy Grants engine

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