🏠 | Grant | CaféTO Property Improvement Program

CaféTO Property Improvement Program

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$8,500

Type:

Grant

Description:

The CaféTO Property Improvement Program is available to owners and tenants of commercial and industrial properties in Toronto to improve the appearance and/or function of their curb lane cafés, commercial patios and sidewalk cafés.

Comments on Funding:

Funding Available
Grants cover one-half of the costs of eligible property or site improvements up to a maximum amount of $5,000 (based on a minimum of $10,000 of improvements). Funding can include patio improvements on private property and spaces on public property for which a valid permit has been issued.

Additional grant funding of up to $2,500 is available for exterior accessibility improvements such as the installation of temporary platforms level to the sidewalk for a curb lane café (rented, leased, or purchased), accessible ramps for patios on private property, handrails and other exterior accessibility devices which meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) design standards.

Architectural, engineering from a 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.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be owners and tenants of commercial and industrial properties within the city of Toronto for property improvements such as:
1. Permanent improvements to patio or café spaces on private property that serve a business use excluding furnishings
2. Café spaces on City property for which a valid permit has been issued
3. Permanent on-site boulevard landscaping features (excluding plant material)
4. Fencing
5. Installation of temporary platform level to the sidewalk for a curb lane café (rented, leased, or purchased), accessible ramps for patios on private property, handrails and other exterior accessibility improvements which meet AODA design standards

Application Steps:

Applicants must contact Tamara Kahsay at 416-392-8674 or cafetogrants@toronto.ca

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified

Other Things to Note:

Web Page:

https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/cafeto-property-improvement-program/
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Maurice
Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.