Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program ON Canada

Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program

Toronto, ON, Canada
The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program provides matching funds to revitalize vacant storefronts, enhancing the economic vitality of Toronto's main streets.

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Grant and Funding
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  • Retail trade
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  • City of Toronto
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The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program provides matching funding of 50% to commercial business operators and owners of vacant or at-risk storefront properties for interior renovations. Funded by the Government of Canada, the program aims to support the recovery and long-term success of small retail businesses in Toronto by funding eligible activities such as structural upgrades, HVAC improvements, electrical work, and plumbing. The maximum base grant is $20,000, with additional funding available for accessibility upgrades and multi-unit properties.

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Several improvements are eligible for the Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the interior of commercial properties.
  • Structural upgrades
  • Electrical work and interior lighting
  • HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
  • Plumbing and plumbing fixtures
  • Interior painting
  • Flooring/ceiling/wall finishes
  • Permanently affixed counters and merchandise displays
  • Accessibility improvements

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The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program is available to commercial properties at street level in Toronto that are vacant or at risk of becoming vacant, with specific requirements for previous subsidy support or location. Improvements must include a minimum of three eligible upgrades and meet certain criteria regarding the type of property and permission from owners.
  • Properties must be commercial at street level within the city of Toronto.
  • Properties must be either vacant or at risk of becoming vacant.
  • Properties that previously received support under the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Program are eligible.
  • Properties located in corridors impacted by Major Transit Expansion-related construction (e.g., Ontario Line, Eglinton Crosstown) are eligible.
  • Applications must include a minimum of three eligible improvements.
  • Tenants must have written permission from the property owner to make improvements and obtain grant funding.

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The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program is available for owners and tenants of vacant commercial properties or occupied properties that meet specific criteria within the city of Toronto. Eligible businesses must be at street level and perform a minimum of three eligible interior improvements.
  • Properties that previously received support under the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Program
  • Properties located in corridors impacted by Major Transit Expansion-related construction (e.g., Ontario Line, Eglinton Crosstown)

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There are specific types of entities that are not eligible for the Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program.
  • Places of worship
  • Institutional buildings
  • Not-for-profit commercial buildings
  • Residential buildings

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Eligible expenses for the Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant include a variety of interior renovation and improvement costs. Here is a summary of the eligible expenses:
  • Structural upgrades
  • Electrical work and interior lighting
  • HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
  • Plumbing and plumbing fixtures
  • Interior painting
  • Flooring, ceiling, and wall finishes
  • Permanently affixed counters and merchandise displays
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Design fees (architectural, engineering, certified AODA specialist, and Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) registered designer fees, up to $2,000 per application)

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The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program is available to properties within the city of Toronto. They must be used for commercial purposes at street level or have direct access to a street from another floor.
  • City of Toronto
  • Commercial purposes at street level
  • Direct access to a street from another floor

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The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program in Toronto offers funding to support commercial business operators and owners of vacant storefronts in making interior renovations.
  • The grant program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
  • Applications are currently closed, but interested parties can subscribe to the Business TO newsletter for updates on future rounds of funding.
  • Tenants must have written permission from the property owner to make improvements and apply for funding.

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Michael.Saunders@toronto.ca
416-392-1005
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