Black entrepreneurs in Canada can now apply for the TD Cohort 6 Program, a business-support initiative from FACE Coalition. The programme offers eligible businesses up to $2,500 in professional services to improve legal records, financial planning, tax readiness, and business strategy.
Therefore, FACE Coalition delivers the programme with support from the TD Ready Commitment. It connects selected entrepreneurs with professional service providers, Endlex Legal Inc. and MNP.
TD Cohort 6 Program benefits
The programme helps early-stage businesses build a stronger base for long-term growth. Rather than giving cash directly to participants, FACE pays approved service providers for eligible support.
Selected entrepreneurs may receive professional services worth up to $2,500, including:
- Legal guidance from Endlex Legal Inc.
- Business-plan development or review.
- Financial projections and financial statements.
- Tax filing support.
- Advice that can help businesses prepare for financing.
- Support to improve business records, strategy, and decision-making.
In addition, Endlex provides bilingual services in English and French. Participants can also request document translation where needed.
Program legal support
Eligible participants can access legal services based on their business needs. These services may include:
- A one-hour legal consultation.
- Incorporation and corporate minute-book setup.
- Shareholder agreements.
- Service and employment-agreement templates.
- Confidentiality and intellectual-property agreements for technology founders.
- Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy documents.
- Privacy-law and regulatory-compliance guidance.
- Lease negotiation and drafting support.
- Small Claims legal counsel.
- Internal-policy templates and annual corporate-document maintenance.
As a result, business owners can address key legal needs before they become costly problems.
Program business support
MNP provides business, financial, and tax services that match each selected business’s needs. For example, entrepreneurs may receive help to build a business plan, prepare forecasts, organise financial statements, or complete tax filings.
Also, this support can help founders set clearer goals and understand their financial position. Moreover, it can make a business more prepared for loans, investors, and future growth.
TD Cohort 6 Program eligibility
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Operate a business in Canada that is five years old or less.
- Identify as a Black-owned business.
- Hold a valid Business Registration Number.
- Be owned by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Need support in legal, business-planning, financial, or tax services.
- Run an existing business and show readiness to grow or scale.
- Commit to working with assigned consultants if selected.
However, non-profit organisations cannot apply. The programme suits entrepreneurs who need expert support to strengthen an active business.
TD Cohort 6 Program limits
This opportunity is not a cash grant. FACE pays the approved professional provider directly, so participants cannot use the funding for marketing, stock, equipment, salaries, rent, or routine operating costs.
Also, participants cannot select their own consultant. If requested services cost more than $2,500, the business owner must pay the remaining balance.
Furthermore, an awards committee with representatives from TD Bank, Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Partners, and FACE Coalition will review applications. Selected applicants must attend a compulsory cohort orientation before they meet their assigned provider.
For more opportunities, explore Opportunitylab.net
How to Apply for the TD Cohort 6 Program
Applications opened on September 28, 2026, and close on October 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST. Therefore, interested business owners should prepare their details early.
Gather your business-registration details first. Then clearly explain the professional support your business needs. A focused application can show how legal, financial, tax, or planning support will help your business move forward.
