Start OR Grow a Business or Community Project
Join the FREE TO-LEAP Enterprise Program to GET STARTED on your business or community project. Get training to build your idea, help from mentors childminding and translation support get your idea moving.
Access grant funding to boost your business or community project and make a positive change in your community.
This program is kindly funded by the City of Yarra in 2026
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FREE programs to join
Program A (Starter)
The Lead program - Program A is a level 1 stage course for those who are just getting started with an idea for a community project or starting a business.
TO-LEAP Program A - Lead starts in August
Apply by the 31st of July to join in 2026
Program B (Growth)
The Enterprise Growth / Business program - Program B is a level 2 stage course is for those with existing businesses or community projects, and who want to further develop it. .
Applications for the TO-LEAP Program B are now closed until 2027
Join the A Starter Program
Connect, build skills and shape the future of your community, while exploring new career pathways.
Join this FREE 10 week program starting in August to October 2026
Come to weekly training workshops
Get mentoring support and guidance
Learn to access funding for your idea
Only 15 spots availablein the Program
Apply to join the program by July 31st
AND come to an Ideas and information session to get started
Register your interest. Fill in the form below
FAQs
How much will the program cost?
This program is FREE and is kindly funded by the Victorian State Government
Who is this program for?
Anyone can apply to be part of this program. However we will prioritise participation from certain groups such as those who live in the Flemington and North Melbourne housing estates and those who are unemployed.
Additionally, the business and community projects explored as part of this program must show how it benefits the community. Please refer to the Paving The Way Forward (PTWF) local action plans to identify areas of priority for the community.
How much funding can I ask for will I get?
The amount of money you receive will depend on the budget you put together for your business or community project over 3months, 6 months or 1 year.
You will let the other participants in the TO-LEAP program how much you are asking for and how you will use the money.
How long does the TO-LEAP Program run for?
The TO-LEAP Program A will run for 18 weeks. You will need you to commit to attending workshops for all the weeks and the graduation event.
The program consists of weekly 3 hour workshops, optional tutorial sessions and mentoring catch ups in between workshop dates
Our Partners
The TO-LEAP Program is funded by the Victorian State Government and the City of Melbourne. It is delivered by the social enterprise Two Square Pegs in partnership with the Inner West Community Foundation.
