Program Description
The Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Ontario that facilitate the development of an enterprising culture amongst Ontario's youth (typically between the ages of 12 - 29) by providing them with educational, experiential and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Funding
The maximum level of funding is $75,000 per project for delivery over a one-year period. The Ministry reserves the right to exercise its option to renew a project by up to one (1) one-year period. The maximum level of funding for the renewal period is also $75,000 per project per year.
Eligibility
The following entities are eligible for funding:
- non-profit corporations with a significant and substantial presence in Ontario
- boards of education
- post-secondary institutions
- municipalities
- Aboriginal organizations (incorporated)
An organization must be a legal entity and a registered Ontario or Canadian non-profit organization without share capital, including municipalities.
Current YEP Projects
There is no Call for Proposals scheduled at this time.
The information below is for reference purposes only.
Round 4 Call for Proposals Documents - Statement of Intent
Contact Information
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Small and Medium Enterprise Division
Youth Partnerships – Entrepreneurship Branch
56 Wellesley Street West, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2E7
Tel: (416) 212-0552
Fax: (416) 325-6538
E-mail: youthpartnerships@ontario.ca
