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My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator

Q: Where is the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator available?

The My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator a grant, loan, or tax credit?

My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator is a Expert Advice

Q: 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)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator?

You can contact My Main Street.

Last Update: March 6, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Business advice in Southern Ontario communities

Expert Advice

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Overview

Receive access to data insights, community resources and referrals, funding, and market research information through a dedicated program ambassador to revitalize and develop your business plans within your community.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

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

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Developing a digital marketing workshop series for small businesses

$ 7,000

Enhancing local public art with a mural project

$ 40,000

Organizing an annual community festival to boost local commerce and community engagement

$ 30,000

Launching a pop-up art gallery to support local artists and stimulate the downtown economy

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

There are several eligible types of companies for this grant. They include:

Small businesses
Retailers
Restaurants
Service-based businesses

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. The grant can be used for business rent, utilities, payroll, and COVID-19 related expenses.

Business rent
Utilities
Payroll
COVID-19 related expenses

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is targeted for businesses specifically located in Southern Ontario, as it is funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The geographical eligibility is thereby confined within the regions identified by this funding agency.

Companies located in Southern Ontario.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:

Alignment with program goals
Demonstrated need for the funds
Feasibility of the proposed project
Creative and innovative ideas

Additional information

There are additional resources provided to help applicants with the application process:

Webinars and workshops are available to provide guidance on the application requirements.
A help desk is set up to address any specific questions or concerns applicants may have.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the My Main Street — Local Business Accelerator. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.