INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS GRANT:
Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program - Deadline Feb 28th (Round 1) - Maximum $5,000 Grant for $10,000 of work plus the bonus, minimum $2500 grant for $5,000 of work. Up to $20,000 In matching grants
https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/commercial-space-rehabilitation-grant-program/
- Focus is for improvements to the Interior of buildings. Eligible projects can include: structural upgrades, air filters, air conditioning, heating, plumbing (bathrooms - anything to make buildings more accessible), railings inside, lighting, painting
- Interiors can be vacant or occupied, tenant or landlord, can be the property's upstairs from the main street of a building.
Note: there is an additional $4,000 bonus grant (available for $8000 total work) over and above for projects incorporating accessibility improvements.
- minimum of 3 eligible improvements/projects per unit
- must be for upcoming work
EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS GRANT:
Facade Grant Program - Coming March 2nd.
- Everyone can apply (businesses, landlords, BIAs, etc.)
- Focus on outside of buildings
- Commercial buildings only
- Any side of building not just the front (could be corners but must face public laneway or a street)
- Exterior work; windows, doors, fencing, light, signage
$12k grant for $25k work
BONUS: $2500 for $5,000K of total work for Accessibility (ramping, railings etc).
FREE SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH GRANT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS
A good resource and starting place would be to call this free City Service: Environment and Energy Division. The BBP will provide business owners with information and assistance on grant applications with regards to HVAC, Plumbing, lights, accessibility, Electrical, Security Systems, energy focused improvements, gas to electrical heating, insulation, etc. They will help your business identify grants and support to make improvements especially with building improvements (interior & exterior), rehabilitation and reduced energy consumption. Especially anything that supports building improvements to support climate change initiatives.
Better Building Partnerships (BBP)
Phone: 416-392-1127
Contact: Mr. Munim Ahmer
They are very helpful. Just give them a call!
There are a number of grants, training and resources provided through the Toronto Main Street Recovery programs available until March 31, 2024.
Retail Accelerator Program: $10,000, participation required
The Retail Accelerator Program provides small retail businesses operating in the city of Toronto with access to training and a micro-grant of $10,000. Participants are required to create and submit a retail business/marketing plan after the targeted retail training is complete in order to receive the grant.
Retail Accelerator Program Information Session - FREE INFO
Register for the upcoming virtual information sessions on February 15 to learn more about the micro grant and application process. For any questions or help completing the form, please contact Fariba Niroui at 416-392-1328 or Fariba.Niroui@toronto.ca.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
Providing Wage and Rent Supports for businesses that have 50% capacity reduction applied as a result of pandemic measures. Employees can also apply for Canada Worker Lockdown Benefits ($300/week from December 19, 2021 - February 12th 2022). Sickness and Caregiver Benefit Programs still being offered. There is also a "Relaxation for CEBA Loans" if applicable to your business.
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