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My Main Street Funding for Business

My Main Street is a $15-million investment to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario. The program will offer streamlined direct-to-business supports and complementary programming for community projects that will encourage growth and economic prosperity. Application deadline is March 31, 2024.

Business Sustainability Stream

Assists brick-and-mortar businesses located on main streets across southern Ontario
Supports productivity enhancements through direct-to-business non-repayable contributions of up to $20,000
Available to businesses that employ between 1 and 50 staff
Provides a solid business case describing how the funding will strengthen their existing capacity and support their growth
Details here

Community Activator Stream

Assists community not-for-profit projects focused on high-impact placemaking activities
Provides non-repayable contributions of up to $250,000
Supports a variety of initiatives, such as events and festivals, community enhancements and streetscape improvements
Details here

Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses

City Council has adopted amendments to the Licensing Bylaw and Zoning Bylaws as part of the Night Economy Review in December 2023. The amended bylaws will come into effect on January 1, 2025. The City of Toronto held a Night Economy Town Hall in January to share the latest information including the adopted regulatory amendments.

Also introduced was the Good Neighbour Guide for Late Night Businesses. This guide is a comprehensive resource and includes best practices for live music venues, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, retailers, service providers, and other businesses operating between the hours 6 pm - 6 am. The guide presents relevant information and provides links to related resources, from the City of Toronto and external sources, intended to support operators in running a safe establishment that also benefits the surrounding community, including nearby residents and other businesses.