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My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator
Support for main street business growth
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $250,000 in support for main street businesses. It supports brick-and-mortar businesses with sustainability-focused improvements, business growth, and main street vitality.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancements for brick-and-mortar main street businesses.
- Storefront upgrades.
- Leasehold improvements.
- Technology modernization.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Brick-and-mortar businesses.
- Main street businesses.
- Food service businesses.
- Retail businesses.
- Personal service businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Franchises.
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Strong business vision and sustainability strategy.
- Capacity to implement the project effectively.
- Clear community need and local impact.
- Ability to deliver economic and social benefits.
- Alignment with equitable regional and rural distribution goals.
Additional information
- The program is currently closed.
- It is operated by the Canadian Urban Institute.
- It is funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions about the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator Program
What is the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator?
This program offers up to $250,000 in support for main street businesses. It supports brick-and-mortar businesses with sustainability-focused improvements, business growth, and main street vitality.
How much funding can be received?
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator program?
To be eligible for the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator program, you must:
Brick-and-mortar main street business.
Strong sustainability focus.
Clear case for investment.
What expenses are eligible under My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator?
Enhancements for brick-and-mortar main street businesses.
Storefront upgrades.
Leasehold improvements.
Technology modernization.
Where is the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator available?
The My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator a grant, loan, or tax credit?
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator?
My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator is funded by My Main Street, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)