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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Transit is the public transit service of the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. It operates conventional bus services and Lift+ specialized transit for persons with disabilities. The organization administers the Affordable Bus Pass Program, a subsidized fare program providing half-price monthly passes to low-income residents who meet specific income eligibility criteria based on Statistics Canada LICO thresholds. View City of Thunder Bay's website for more information.

24 programs available
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    Tax CreditsOpenClosing Soon

    Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)

    Municipal tax and water relief programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,750 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 31, 2026
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program

    Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 23, 2026
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Multi-Unit Residential Grant

    Support for new multi-unit housing in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant

    Funding for legal additional dwelling units
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit

    Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Affordable Bus Pass Program

    Half-price monthly bus passes for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bike Racks for Business program

    Bike parking support for local businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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    Other SupportClosed

    Corporate Land-Related Financial Assistance

    Financial assistance for non-profit land purchases
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown & Core Area Improvement Grants

    Funding for downtown and core area property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Graffiti Guard

    Financial help for graffiti removal
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green and Beautiful School Grants Program

    Support for Thunder Bay public-space projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay

    Supports affordable housing in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program

    Interest-free help for lead pipe replacement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRO Kids

    Support for youth recreation access
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

About City of Thunder Bay

What is the mission of City of Thunder Bay?

To provide accessible public transit services within the City of Thunder Bay and administer programs that address income-based barriers to transit access.

What type of organization is City of Thunder Bay?

City of Thunder Bay is a Municipal government.

What is City of Thunder Bay's official website?

City of Thunder Bay's official website is https://www.thunderbay.ca/.

What else should I know about City of Thunder Bay?

Rôle de Thunder Bay Transit dans l'écosystème du financement

Thunder Bay Transit est un service de transport en commun municipal qui joue un rôle essentiel dans la mobilité des résidents de Thunder Bay. Au-delà des services de transport conventionnels et spécialisés, l'organisation administre un programme de subventions aux transports appelé Affordable Bus Pass Program.

Programme de laissez-passer abordable (Affordable Bus Pass)

Ce programme pilote vise à éliminer les obstacles financiers et à aider les ménages à accéder à des services de transport en commun plus abordables. Les participants admissibles peuvent acheter un laissez-passer mensuel adulte à demi-prix chaque mois. Le programme est administré en partenariat avec le Lakehead Social Planning Council (LSPC).

Critères d'admissibilité généraux

  • Résider dans la ville de Thunder Bay
  • Avoir un revenu égal ou inférieur aux seuils de revenu établis (basés sur le LICO de Statistique Canada plus 20%)
  • Avoir entre 25 et 59 ans
  • Ne pas recevoir d'aide au transport par Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) ou le Passport Program

Transparence et reddition de comptes

Le programme publie des limites de revenu détaillées par taille de ménage et utilise des mesures objectives de Statistique Canada pour déterminer l'admissibilité. Les demandes sont approuvées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.