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03-0032 2020-02
Application
2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Note: Subject to funding availability, applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 30, 2022 or when
funds are expended, whichever comes first. Applications are considered on a first in, first reviewed basis.
Please submit application only by email to: michael.saunders@toronto.ca. Please use your business
email address to communicate with us.
Program Grant Funding
This grant program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development
Agency for Southern Ontario.
The Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement Program is available to owners and tenants of
commercial and industrial properties within the City of Toronto that have businesses that are locally
owned and operated. Tenants who apply for the program must have written permission from the owner to
make any improvements to the property and to receive grants.
Grants cover one-half of the costs of eligible property or site improvements up to a maximum grant
amount approved by the City of Toronto. This includes patio improvements on private property and café
spaces on public property for which a valid permit has been issued, for example through the CafeTO
program. The maximum grant under the program is $5,000 (based on a minimum of $10,000 of
improvements).
Architectural, engineering, 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 as part of the base grant.
Additional grant funding of up to $2,500 is available for exterior accessibility improvements such as the
installation of ramps, handrails and other accessibility devices which meet Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act ("AODA") design standards.
Applications for work totaling less than $2,000 are ineligible. For assistance in calculating the maximum
potential funding for your project, please call 416-392-1005.
The property improvement and site upgrades grant program is not a maintenance program to repair
signs, remove or clean bird droppings from signs, replace dead trees and other landscaping vegetation or
replace chipped driveway pavers etc. The intent of the program is to improve the appearance and/or
function of exterior spaces associated with commercial or industrial properties.
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Application
2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Applicant Business Information (please print)
Property Address (Street Number, Street Name, Suite/Unit Number, Toronto, Ontario, Postal Code)
Registered Property Owner Name (First, Last)
Mailing Address (Street Number, Street Name, Suite/Unit Number, City, Province/State, Country, Postal
Code)
Applicant Name (First, Last)
Project is led or majority led by one or more of the following under-represented groups (check all that apply
below)
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W
omen
I
ndigenous Peoples
Memb
ers of official language minority community
LGB
TQ2+
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Y
outh (under 29)
P
ersons with disabilities
N
ewcomers to Canada
V
isible minorities
Corporation Legal Name
Corporation Operating Name
Business Number
Type of Organization (check one below)
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I
ncorporated
P
artnership
J
oint Venture
S
ole Proprietorship
Ot
her (define):
Applicant Business Mailing Address (Street Number,
Street Name, Suite/Unit Number, City/Town, Province,
Country, Postal Code)
Business Telephone Number
Business Mobile Number
Business Email
C
he
c
k one below
☐ ☐ ☐
B
us
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ss Tenant
P
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oper
ty Owner
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Assessment Roll No
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Application
2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Please read the Guidelines below carefully and direct any questions to the Economic Partnership Advisor
at 416-392-1005 or email to Michael.Saunders@toronto.ca. Decisions regarding eligible work and grant
amounts, and other program considerations, are subject to final decision by the Manager, BIA Office.
Guidelines
1. The Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement Program is available only to improve the
appearance and /or function of exterior spaces associated with commercial or industrial
properties. The program is not to cover maintenance costs of existing property elements.
2. Eligible properties must be used for commercial or industrial uses at street level.
3. Places of worship, institutional buildings, and residential buildings are ineligible for the program.
4. The cost of an accredited design professional (architect or architectural technologist) may be
included as a component of eligible grant expenses. Reimbursable expenses for these design
services will not exceed $1,000 of the total eligible grant.
5. Applications must include one or more of the eligible accessibility and or property improvements
listed below:
Property Improvements
a) Permanent improvements to patio or café spaces on private property that serve a
business use excluding furnishings
b) Café spaces on city property for which a valid permit has been issued
c) Ground mounted signage
d) Exterior decorative or security lighting
e) Permanent on-site boulevard landscaping features (excluding plant material)
f) Fencing
Accessibility
g) Installation of wheelchair ramps, handrails and other exterior accessibility
improvements which meet AODA design standards
Other Improvements
h) Other improvements as agreed to by the General Manger of the Economic
Development & Culture Division or his/her designate.
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2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
6. Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement Grants are allocated on the basis of individual
property ownership, with one grant per property parcel owner. Adjoining business premises
under the same ownership are eligible for one grant. For example, if there are two or more
adjacent or store fronts which are owned by the same owner or company, under the Program,
this is considered as one property, and is eligible for one grant. If needed, please refer any
questions to staff on this or other grant details.
7. To obtain grant approval and commence work under the Program, the property owner must
receive, sign and return the "Letter of Understanding" issued by the Manager, BIA Office. Work
already begun or completed on the property prior to this occurrence is ineligible.
8. Two quotes covering each component of the proposed work must be submitted with the
application. Applicants are permitted to submit two quotes from each of two contractors that
cover all components of the work. (Using one general contractor for all components of the work
can be more effective and efficient because the contractor assumes responsibility to organize and
coordinate the different trades and components of the work).
9. Incomplete applications will not be review.
10. Applications received after the deadline, or when there are no longer funds available, will not be
reviewed.
11. The owner or tenant of a property for which a Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement
Program grant has been issued, may reapply for funding in subsequent years. However, the total
value of all Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement grants issued for the property shall
not exceed the maximum grant under the terms of the program over a ten year period.
12. Applicants must determine if the property is listed in the City of Toronto Heritage Register.
13. The city will consider only one property application from a business chain or a franchise chain
under this Commercial – Industrial Property Improvement Program.
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2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Estimated Cost of Proposed Improvements
Attach either two independent detailed contractor estimates for each component of the work, or two
general contractor estimates covering all of the components of the work. The quotes must be for the
same scope of work. Funding will be awarded on the basis of the lowest bid.
Name (First, Last) of
the Contractor/
Subcontractor with
lowest bid
Amount
Name (First, Last) of
the Contractor/
Subcontractor with 2
nd
lowest bid
Amount
Please attach copies of estimates to this page.
Permission to Photograph or Video Property Improvements
I/We authorize and hereby grant permission to the City of Toronto to photograph and / or videotape the
subject property improvements, and / or to use and / or permit others to use information from the
aforementioned images and videotapes in educational and promotional activities of the City of Toronto
without compensation.
____________________________________ _________________________________
Owner Name (First, Last - Print) Owner Signature
Date (yyyy-mm-dd): _________________
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2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Attach a photo(s) of existing property exterior to accompany application
Please do not include any private individuals on the photo(s).
NOTE: The photograph of the property attached to this form may be reproduced in City of Toronto
publications/ material, including marketing and promotional materials and the City of Toronto official
website.
Description and Scope of Work of Proposed Improvements
Provide notes on a drawing or photo to show the location of proposed patio or site improvements,
elements of the property to be improved, etc.
Description and Scope of Proposed Improvements (bullet form) with Municipal
Address (Street Number, Street name, Suite/Unit Number, City/Town, Province, Postal
Code)
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2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Property Heritage Status
1. Applicants must determine if the property is included on the City of Toronto Heritage Register. To determine
if the property is listed or designated, first visit the web site www.toronto.ca/heritage-preservation or call 416-
392-1975.
2. Answer the following question by checking the appropriate box below:
Is the property included on the City of Toronto Heritage Register? Ye
s
☐ N
o
☐
3. If the answer to the above question is “No”, then no further action is required.
4. If the answer to the above question is “Yes”, you must contact the City’s Heritage Planning to obtain a
review of the proposed scope of work prior to obtaining quotes from contractors. The scope of work for
heritage buildings must include the following:
a. A clear description of the project including proposed conservation methods and techniques,
accompanied by specifications and/or architectural drawings. (Note: an architect or an architectural
technologist can prepare the scope of work/specification and the cost of this service is an eligible
expense; see page 3, item 4).
b. Recent photographs providing an overall view of the main façade.
c. Recent photographs clearly illustrating the areas of the property that are the subject of the
proposed work, e.g. photographs of railings, landscape features, etc.
5. To arrange a review by Heritage Planning staff of the scope of work, contact Erin Smith at telephone number
416-338-1089 or email her at Erin.Smith@toronto.ca for applications east of University Avenue, and contact
Daniel De Moissac at telephone number 416-338-1096 or email him at Daniel.deMoissac@toronto.ca for
applications west of University Avenue. Heritage Planning staff must sign in the space provided beneath the
solid line on this page to certify their review and approval of the proposed scope of work. The Heritage
Planning staff member must also initial page 6 of the application, “Description and Scope of Proposed
Improvements”.
6. If required, Building Permit application drawings must also be approved and stamped by Heritage Planning
staff.
For Heritage Planning Staff Only
The scope of work for the property with municipal address has been
reviewed and approved by Heritage Planning staff.
_________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Name (First, Last) of Heritage Planning Staff
___________________________________________________________________
Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
The Heritage Planning staff member who reviewed the scope of work must also initial and date page 5 of the
application, “Description and Scope of Proposed Improvements”.
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Declaration of Compliance with Anti-
Harassment/Discrimination Legislation & City Policy
Organizations/individuals in Ontario, including the City of Toronto, have obligations under the Ontario
Human Rights Code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employment Standards Act, the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms. In addition, the City of Toronto also has policies that prohibit discrimination on the additional
grounds of political affiliation or level of literacy, subject to the requirements of the Charter. Organizations
are required to have and post policies, programs, information, instruction, plans and/or other supports, and
an appropriate internal process available to their employees and service recipients to prevent, address
and remedy discrimination, racism, harassment, hate and inaccessibility complaints under the applicable
legislation and including the additional grounds of discrimination prohibited under City policy. Individuals
are obliged to refrain from harassment/hate activity.
The City of Toronto requires all organizations and individuals that contract with the City to sign the
following Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation & City Policy. This
Declaration must be signed by your organization and submitted with the contract or Letter of
Understanding. The name of your organization and the fact that you have signed this declaration may be
included in a public report to City Council.
Declaration: I/we uphold our obligations under the above provincial and federal legislation. In
addition, I/we uphold our obligations under City policies which prohibit
harassment/discrimination on a number of grounds including political affiliation and level of
literacy.
WHERE LEGALLY MANDATED I/we have in place the necessary policies, programs, information,
instruction, plans and/or other supports that are consistent with our obligations, and I/we have an
internal process available to my/our employees and service recipients to prevent, address and
remedy discrimination, racism, harassment, hate and inaccessibility complaints. I/we agree that
I/we shall, upon the request of the City, provide evidence of the policies, programs, information,
instruction, plans and other supports and an appropriate internal complaint resolution process
required under this Declaration which is sufficient to allow the City to determine compliance. I/We
acknowledge that failure to demonstrate compliance with this declaration to the satisfaction of
the operating Division, in consultation with the City Solicitor, may result in the termination of the
contract.
Name of Vendor or Name of Grant Applicant (Organization or Individual):
Complete Address: Email __________________
Tel. No._________________
Postal Code: Fax No.
Name of Signing Officer or Name of Applicant (Name – please print): Position:
Signature: Date:
Authorised Signing Officer or Individual
Multilingual Services: 311 and TTY 416-338-0889
Group/Vendor/Individual Name:
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ylnO seU iceffOr oF
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANTI-HARASSMENT/ DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION & CITY POLICY
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2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Letter of Application Grant Recipients (Organization)
Owner: I/We are the owner(s) of the property at ____________________________________.
I/We attach a copy of the most recent registered deed for the property as proof of ownership.
Or for Tenant: I/We are the tenants of the property at ,
and have attached a "No Objection" letter to the proposed property improvements from the property
owner and the same letter from the property owner shall confirm the person or corporation receiving the
grant if the work is approved and satisfactorily completed.
_____________________________________
For all: I/We are a locally owned and operated business.
I/We attach a copy of the articles of incorporation of the corporation (if a corporation).
I/We apply for funding in the amount of $ f
or the purposes of improvements to the
building and or property at municipal address
__________________________________________.
______________
I/ We agree that if program funding is approved a Letter of Understanding will be executed and returned
to the City.
I/We certify that the property has been inspected and complies with the Ontario Building Code, City by-
laws and all applicable law.
I/We will obtain all necessary permits required for or in respect of the improvements.
I/We will ensure that the improvements will be carried out in accordance with the Building Code, City of
Toronto By-laws, and all other applicable law.
I/We will provide proof of payment to any contractors i.e. photocopies of all invoices stamped ‘paid’
relating to the improvements.
I/We acknowledge that the completed improvements are subject to inspection by the City.
___________________________________ _____________________________________________
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Signature
Corporation Name (if applicable)
I/We have the authority to bind the Corporation
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Application
2022 Commercial and Industrial
Property Improvement Grant Program
Checklist
Deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2022
• Subject to funding availability, applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 30, 2022 or until
funds are fully expended, whichever comes first.
• Applications are considered on a first in, first reviewed basis.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Michael Saunders
Economic Partnership Advisor
Economic Development & Culture
Business Growth Services – BIA Office
77 Elizabeth Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1P4
Tel: (416) 392-1005
Email: michael.saunders@toronto.ca .
Documents to be submitted with the completed property application form:
☐ 2 contractor estimates for proposed façade improvements
☐ High resolution digital photograph of the current property exterior
☐ Detailed drawing of proposed improvements
☐ Proof of ownership (copy of the land deed or copy of the latest property tax bill)
☐ Confirmation of the heritage status of the property (page 7)
☐ Signed "Declaration of a Non-Discrimination Policy" (page 8)
☐ Signed “Letter of Application” (page 9)
☐ If the tenant is applying for the grant, please provide a ‘no-objection’ letter from the
property owner, stating the contact person for the file and who is to receive the grant if
the application is approved and the work is satisfactorily completed.
NOTE:
• Please submit the application form to our office with the above mentioned documents.
• No work on the property should commence prior to written confirmation of the grant.
• Incomplete or late submissions will not be reviewed.
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