Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program
$12,500
Grant
Description:
The Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program is intended to provide
Grants that will support long-lasting and predominantly exterior physical improvements to the
appearance, accessibility and environmental sustainability of commercial or mixed-use
commercial properties located within strategic commercial districts, including Business
Improvement Areas (BIA), whose visibility and long-term success contributes to Hamilton’s
image for both residents and visitors. Activities supported by this program include:
• Exterior building façade improvements;
• Exterior/interior improvements that achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act (AODA) standards;
• Exterior building/property improvements which improve appearance or functionality
including those that enhance environmental sustainability of the building/property; and
• Limited interior mechanical/ventilation improvements for restaurant uses
Comments on Funding:
The maximum Grant amount under this Program is paid on a matching basis (50%-50%) for eligible work.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Owner registered on title ofthe property that is the subject of the Program application or an authorized
commercial tenant of said property.
2. commercial units on properties zoned to permit commercial uses which are located within the Ancaster, Barton Village, Binbrook, Concession Street, Downtown Hamilton, Dundas, Locke Street, Ottawa Street, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Westdale Commercial District CIPAs, the Mount Hope/Airport Gateway CIPA and the Strategic Commercial Corridor CIPAs as collectively defined through the Revitalizing Hamilton’s Commercial Districts Community Improvement Project Area (RHCD CIPA) By-law.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit complete application form to the Economic Development Division.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed Application Form
2.Payment of Application Fee
3. Two (2) dated estimates for each of the works being proposed for funding
4. If the tenant of the property is the applicant, written authorization of the Owner that the applicant is authorized to make the application must be included with this
application.
5. Articles of Incorporation Documents, if applicable
6. Articles of Amendment, if applicable
7. Partnership Agreement Documents, if applicable
8. Shareholders Registry (i.e. List of Shareholders and their respective percentage
ownership), if applicable
9. List of Applicant’s Officers and Directors (if applicable)
10. Anticipated start date for construction as well as anticipated completion date
11. Photos demonstrating state of property prior to construction/renovation taking
place. Hard copies of photos are to be date stamped.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
