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Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Funding for Toronto commercial space renovations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 24,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides matching funding of up to 50% for interior renovations in commercial street-level spaces in Toronto. It supports small businesses, accessibility upgrades, and eligible interior improvements, with maximum funding of up to $24,000 and additional support for multi-unit properties.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interior renovations for commercial storefronts.
- Accessibility upgrades to improve interior access.
- Rehabilitation of vacant or at-risk commercial spaces for business use.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial business operators.
- Storefront owners.
- Tenants of vacant commercial properties.
- Tenants of eligible occupied commercial properties.
Who is not eligible
- Places of worship.
- Institutional buildings.
- Not-for-profit commercial buildings.
- Residential buildings.
Eligible expenses
- Structural upgrades, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, and interior lighting.
- Interior painting and floor, ceiling, and wall finishes.
- Permanently affixed counters and merchandise displays.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Design fees, including architectural, engineering, AODA specialist, and BCIN designer fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work totaling less than $5,000.
- Maintenance of existing interior elements, such as broken windows or clogged plumbing.
- Moveable furniture, window coverings, equipment, appliances, computers, and IT expenses.
- Tiling outside the front door.
- Only one application is permitted for a business chain or franchise organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently closed.
- Future funding rounds will be announced through the Business TO newsletter.
Additional information
- Applications are currently closed.
- Updates on future funding rounds are shared through the Business TO newsletter.
- The program is funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation 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.
What is the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program?
This program provides matching funding of up to 50% for interior renovations in commercial street-level spaces in Toronto. It supports small businesses, accessibility upgrades, and eligible interior improvements, with maximum funding of up to $24,000 and additional support for multi-unit properties.
How much funding can be received?
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $24,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program program, you must:
Toronto commercial property owners or tenants.
Vacant or eligible occupied storefronts.
Written owner permission for tenant applications.
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program?
Interior renovations for commercial storefronts.
Accessibility upgrades to improve interior access.
Rehabilitation of vacant or at-risk commercial spaces for business use.
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at Michael.Saunders@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-392-1005.
Where is the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program available?
The Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program is a Grant and Funding