Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas – Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs
Description:
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (R.A.I.S.E.) is a service and grant program developed and administered by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) and in partnership with the Parkdale Centre for Innovation (PCI) to support Indigenous, Black and other Racialized entrepreneurs in Ontario to start and scale a business. R.A.I.S.E. will provide access to business development training, culturally responsive support services and access to grant funding.
Comments on Funding:
Funding will take the form of non-repayable grants of up to $10,000.
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
Applications Steps:
Applicants must visit digitalmainstreet.ca/raise to begin the application process or email raise@obiaa.com.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
- a final report;
- all supporting expense receipts/documentation.
Other Things to Note:
At this time the portal is closed and only will reopen if further funding is available. In 2022 applications opened on March 17.
Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Next deadlines to be determined