Transit Construction Mitigation Fund

Overview

Through the Transit Construction Mitigation Fund, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and business associations are eligible to receive funding for community-driven initiatives that mitigate the impacts of construction on local businesses.

Objectives

The program provides funding to local business communities significantly impacted by sustained transit construction projects on main street business communities, assisting BIAs and other eligible not-for-profit organizations to advance local, community-driven initiatives that will help to mitigate construction impacts through implementation of effective, innovative, and creative solutions.

The program goals are to:

• Support local businesses impacted by major construction works
• Encourage the development and testing of innovative and effective construction mitigation strategies and expand their use across the City of Toronto
• Pilot and showcase innovative, scalable construction mitigation solutions to challenges faced by BIAs and local business communities

Funding Available

Grants are available in increments of $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 for projects that meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible Organizations

The Transit Construction Mitigation Fund is available to the following organizations:

• Toronto BIAs
• Not-for-profit organizations including business associations and registered charities with strong local business involvement

Applicants must be in good standing with the City of Toronto and a good track record with compliance grant funding requirements with previously funding projects.

Please note: For-profit businesses including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations are not eligible to apply.

Eligible Projects

BIAs and not-for-profit organizations are eligible for grants of up to $100,000 for a range of initiatives, such as:

• Business engagement initiatives
• Marketing and branding of the local business community
• Creative event activations
• Placemaking

Projects must support businesses impacted by sustained transit construction, including the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Eglinton East Light Rail Transit, Finch West LRT, Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension or Yonge North Subway Extension.

Ineligible Projects

The following types of projects do not qualify for funding under this program:

• Projects which are eligible for funding under other City of Toronto grants including BIA financial incentive programs, such as Streetscape Improvement Program, Outdoor Mural & Street Art Program or Streetscape Master Plan Program
• Project-related services completed prior to grant application approval
• Cost of any consulting services for any changes of scope of work after the awarding of the contract

How to Apply

All applicants must solicit feedback on their proposal from the Program Manager prior to applying, through one of the following ways:

• Register and attend the online information session on June 26 at 1 p.m.,
• Schedule and attend a one-on-one consultation, or
• Share a draft Proposal via email to tcmf@toronto.ca for feedback

Then, eligible applicants may apply by completing the online application below. The deadline to apply is July 31 or until funding is expended.

Apply Online

For questions about the program, please contact the program manager by email at tcmf@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4173.

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