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Minto Interior Improvement Grant
Supports interior improvements for commercial spaces
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Minto Interior Improvement Grant supports permanent interior improvements for commercial space and small-scale conversion of vacant space. It can help fund permanent leasehold improvements and related interior conversion work for new or expanding businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Permanent interior improvements to existing commercial space
- Small-scale conversion of vacant space into commercial, secondary, or mixed-use space
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Supporting documents requested by the CIP Implementation Committee
- Project photos or drawings of existing and proposed conditions
- Two independent contractor estimates for the eligible work
- Authorization of Registered Owner(s) form, if the applicant is not the property owner
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Commercial tenants
- Businesses with interior leasehold improvement projects
Eligible expenses
- Permanent interior leasehold improvements
- Small-scale conversion of existing vacant space into commercial, secondary, or mixed-use space
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Minto
- Designated Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA)
Selection criteria
- Fit with the Town of Minto Community Improvement Plan goals and objectives.
- Project feasibility.
- Completion of the project as proposed and approved by Council.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check the Community Improvement Plan for the program details and eligibility.
- Confirm that the project and property are covered by the program.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents, including photos, drawings, and estimates.
- Obtain owner authorization if the applicant is not the property owner.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete application and supporting documents by email to belinda@town.minto.on.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Town of Minto and may be approved at Council’s discretion.
- The Town may inspect the property during review and after approval.
- Funding is paid only after the application is approved and an agreement is executed.
- The applicant must remain the owner or tenant and complete the project as approved.
Additional information
- One application can cover more than one Town of Minto grant program.
- A complete application must include the required supporting documents.
- The Town may inspect the subject property during review and monitoring.
- The grant agreement must be signed before funding is paid.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Minto Interior Improvement Grant Program
What is the Minto Interior Improvement Grant?
Minto Interior Improvement Grant supports permanent interior improvements for commercial space and small-scale conversion of vacant space. It can help fund permanent leasehold improvements and related interior conversion work for new or expanding businesses.
How much funding can be received?
Minto Interior Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Minto Interior Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Minto Interior Improvement Grant program, you must:
Existing commercial space.
Vacant space conversion.
Inside the Minto CIPA.
What expenses are eligible under Minto Interior Improvement Grant?
Permanent interior improvements to existing commercial space
Small-scale conversion of vacant space into commercial, secondary, or mixed-use space
Who can I contact for more information about the Minto Interior Improvement Grant?
You can contact Town of Minto by email at belinda@town.minto.on.ca or by phone at 519-338-2511.
Where is the Minto Interior Improvement Grant available?
The Minto Interior Improvement Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Minto Interior Improvement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Minto Interior Improvement Grant is a Grant and Funding