Summer Company
The Summer Company Program opens each spring to accept applications with a completed business plan for participation in Summer Company.
The Summer Company Program is an opportunity for eligible youth to receive up to $3,000 in grants to start a business in the City or County of Peterborough. The program provides youth (15-29 years) with grant dollars, business skills development, training, advice, and mentoring.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements listed below. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Who Should Apply?
• A student between 15 and 29 years old (a parent or guardian must sign the application for applicants under 18)
• Starting a new business
• Attending school and returning to school in the fall (this includes full-time, part-time, homeschooling, e-learning, distance learning, apprenticeships, trade schools, etc.)
• A resident of Ontario
• A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
• Not working at another job or attending school for more than 12 hours per week during the duration of the program
• Following the Canada Revenue Agency’s definition of being self-employed
• Able to work over the summer program period:
– A minimum of 280 hours if you’re a high school student
– A minimum of 420 hours if you’re a post-secondary student
For full eligibility criteria, please see the Eligibility Requirements for Summer Company.
All Summer Company participants must be able to attend all required training (12 hours).
Successful applicants are eligible to receive up to $3,000 for microgrants to support start-up costs and completion of their project under Summer Company.
Stay tuned for the applications Spring 2025 for Summer Company!