Grants
The West Broadway BIZ administers six grant programs to support the development of our member businesses and the vibrancy of our community.
Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your project before you start work.
Read these important Terms & Conditions before you apply.
Contact us if there's any way we can make these applications more accessible for you.
Community Events Grant
Open to the public!
The West Broadway BIZ loves to support public events of all kinds in our community. This program provides funding to enhance events and arts within West Broadway that will benefit the business district. Help us make the neighbourhood a livelier and more vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Contact us if you would like to be listed as an event venue.
Storefront Improvement Grant
Members only.
This grant is intended to help member businesses grow while enhancing the commercial viability of our neighbourhood. We will reimburse up to 50% of expenses for physical improvements to their storefronts, such as exterior painting, wall finishing & façade improvements, awnings & signage, doors & windows, and landscaping and general entryway improvements.
Eligible costs include the related labour and supply costs of an improvement, but not the costs related to zoning, permits, administration, legal and/or financing services.
Keeping West Broadway beautiful.
Safety & Security Program
Members only.
This grant helps to support the safety of local businesses and their teams. We will reimburse up to 50% of expenses for improvements such as exterior lighting, security cameras, locks & safes, and Rockglass or window films.
Eligible costs include the related labour and supply costs of an improvement, but not the costs related to zoning, permits, administration, legal and/or financing services.
Business Development Grant
Members only.
This program provides funding to support a variety of new directions for member businesses. We will reimburse up to 50% of expenses for marketing initiatives, new equipment, staff training and professional development, consulting and professional services (eg: architects, engineers & designers), & physical improvements to customer spaces.
Do you have a dream for your business? We want to help you make it a reality.
BIZ Support Fund
Members only.
This program provides funding to support member businesses who are in need of financial assistance to become more competitive, or maintain their existing operations in the face of unexpected hardship. We will fund up to 100% of expenses for projects such as: Critical equipment upgrades or unanticipated repairs, storefront or interior improvements, safety/security investments, rebranding and marketing initiatives, among others.
One deserving member will be chosen each year.
Please contact us for more information.