Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12500 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program?

Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program is funded by City of Toronto

Q: Who is eligible for the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program program, you must: • The applicant must be a commercial property owner or a commercial tenant with the owner's permission. • The property must have street-level commercial use. • A minimum of three eligible façade improvements is required per application.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program?

You can contact City of Toronto by email at Michael.Saunders@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-392-1005.

Q: Where is the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program available?

The Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program program is available the province of ON.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Toronto, ON

Help to renovate and beautify commercial facades in Toronto

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $2,500 to $12,500
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Toronto Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program provides up to $12,500 to assist commercial property owners and tenants in redesigning, renovating, or restoring street-facing building facades. Eligible activities include masonry work, new doors and windows, exterior painting, accessibility upgrades, and other improvements enhancing the visual appeal and accessibility of commercial properties.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant covers 50% of the costs of eligible improvements, up to a maximum of $12,500 for $25,000 in improvements.
Minimum grant amount is $2,500 for $5,000 in improvements.
Additional funding covers 50% of the costs for AODA accessibility upgrades, up to a maximum of $2,500 for $5,000 in improvements.
For multiunit properties, an additional $2,500 per extra unit is available, up to five units and a maximum bonus grant of $12,500.

Activities funded

Redesign, renovation, or restoration of street-level commercial building façades.
Enhancement of neighborhood streetscapes through façade improvements.
Upgrades to improve accessibility in compliance with AODA standards.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 12,200

Restoration and accessibility upgrades to retail storefront façade

$ 11,000

Upgrading bakery façade with awning, signage, and brick cleaning

$ 12,400

Renovation of café exterior with new lighting and windows

$ 9,400

Façade makeover for bookstore: masonry, door, and sign updates

$ 12,300

Facade enhancements for small grocery with ramps and canopy

$ 12,250

Restaurant entrance facelift with new doors, tiles, and lighting

Eligibility

The applicant must be either the owner of a commercial property or a commercial tenant with the property owner’s permission.
The commercial building must have street-level commercial use; upper floors may have commercial or residential uses.
The building façade must face a public road or a right-of-way accessible to the public.
The proposed project must include a minimum of three eligible façade improvements.

Who is eligible?

Commercial property owners
Commercial tenants with property owner permission

Who is not eligible

Properties used as places of worship.
Properties with public institutional uses.
Not-for-profit organizations.
Residential properties without street-level commercial uses.

Eligible expenses

Masonry and brick cleaning or restoration
Installation of new doors and windows
Outdoor decorative or security lighting
Outdoor security equipment
Outdoor entrance tiling
Installation of canopies or awnings
Repair of cornices, parapets, and architectural features
Outdoor wall-mounted signs
Exterior painting (if painting existing painted brick or stucco)
Wheelchair accessibility ramping
Accessible railings
Accessible door openers meeting AODA standards

Eligible geographic areas

City of Toronto

Additional information

Applications are currently closed; interested parties can subscribe to the BusinessTO newsletter for updates on future funding rounds.

Contacts

Michael.Saunders@toronto.ca

416-392-1005

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto — Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program. 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.