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Grant Opportunity for owners and tenants of commercial and industrial properties in Toronto to improve the appearance and/or function. Applications close on June 17, 2024, or when funds are expended.
Funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, The CaféTO Property Improvement Program supports the success of small and local businesses through its CaféTO Property Improvement Program.
The CaféTO Property Improvement Program is available to owners and tenants of commercial and industrial properties in Toronto to improve the appearance and/or function of their curb lane, commercial patios, and sidewalk cafes.
Available Funding
Grants cover one-half of the costs of eligible property or site improvements up to a maximum amount of $5,000 (based on a minimum of $10,000 of improvements). Funding can include patio improvements on private property and spaces on public property for which a valid permit has been issued.
Additional grant funding of up to $2,500 is available for exterior accessibility improvements such as the installation of temporary platforms level to the sidewalk for a curb lane café (rented, leased, or purchased), accessible ramps for patios on private property, handrails and other exterior accessibility devices which meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) design standards.
Architectural, engineering from a certified Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) specialist and Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) registered designer fees may be covered to a maximum of $1,000 per application.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible projects include
Permanent improvements to patio or café spaces on private property that serve a business use, excluding furnishings
Café spaces on City property for which a valid permit has been issued
Permanent on-site boulevard landscaping features (excluding plant material)
Fencing
Installation of a temporary platform level to the sidewalk for a curb lane café (rented, leased, or purchased), accessible ramps for patios on private property, handrails, and other exterior accessibility improvements that meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) design standards
NOTE THAT
Only one property application from a business chain/franchise will be considered
Applications that include a temporary platform take priority
You can view the complete list of eligibility criteria here.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information on the program, view the original article on the City of Toronto’s website. Click the link below to navigate the site and submit your application.
DEADLINE
Applications for this program are due by Friday, June 17, 2024, or when funds are expended. Applications are considered on a first-in, first-reviewed basis.
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