Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
Own a commercial property or run a business within one of our Community Improvement Plan (CIP) areas? Then you might be eligible to use our Downtown Improvement Granting program to better your business!
The first step
The first step to all of these programs is to find out if your business or property is within a CIP area:
Are you located in one of these areas? Great: then check out our programs. If your business does not fall into one of our CIP areas, don't worry! Our team can help you explore other options that may help you get your project done, so contact us today so we can help.
Building Improvement and Structural Grant |
This program is in place to help you commit to renovate, restore, and update your commercial building and/or vacant property. What you need to know:
If you think this program could help you improve your building, review the complete program guidelines and apply today! |
Community Energy Efficiency Grant |
This grant helps you financially and makes you feel good because you're helping the environment while improving your property's energy efficiency and conservation. What you need to know:
Eligible improvements include:
Make sure you review the complete program guidelines before applying.
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Façade Improvement Grant |
You know that old saying about “first impressions”? It extends to your storefront! Our Façade Improvement Grant is one we collaborate with Spruce the Bruce on for part of the season, which means you have even more access to funds for your business. Spruce the Bruce
What you need to know:
If you need help navigating these programs, please contact us and make sure you're reviewing the complete program guidelines before applying. |
Infrastructure Works and Accessibility Grant |
Designed to support the development, redevelopment, construction, or re-construction of a property, the Infrastructure Works and Accessibility Grant is tailor-made for BIG projects. What you need to know:
Eligible projects include:
The value of this grant varies depending on the investment made. For example, improvements resulting in a $100,000 increase in your assessment value would receive a grant of $777 per year (based on 2020 figures). If you need help navigating these programs, please contact us and make sure you're reviewing the complete program guidelines before applying. |
Marketing Grant |
You have a great business, so make sure your image promotes that! Our Marketing Grant allows you to hire an approved graphic designer or brand consultant to help develop your image. What you need to know:
Eligible projects include:
Get your business image polished by reviewing the complete program guidelines and applying today. |
Storefront Signage and Awning Grant |
This is another of our collaborative offerings with Spruce the Bruce, giving you the opportunity to restore or purchase new signs and/or awnings for your storefront. Spruce the Bruce
What you need to know:
Get your store front looking amazing today by reviewing the complete program guidelines and applying today.
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