• Eligibility

  The following requirements must be met by the applicant to be eligible for a grant:

  • The business must have a physical location within the municipal boundaries of the City
  • Meet additional application requirements as specified by the Committee
  • Have been in business for at least six (6) months
  • Property taxes are current
  • To be eligible for reimbursement, no work is to be performed until a Reimbursement Agreement is entered into with the City. Work that has commenced prior to City approval is not eligible for reimbursement
• Fees and Timelines

  Applications are open until funding runs outs.

• Application Requirements

  Applications must include two independent quotes for each project element. Please complete the table according to the quotes you have provided with your application.

  These may be comprehensive, capturing the entire project from a general contractor or broken out into specific elements such as ramps, barrier-free entryway, braille signage etc. Quotes should be included exclusive of GST. The maximum eligible grant amount will be calculated based on the combined total of the lowest quotes from each element category.

• What to Submit?

  • Completed Application Form
  • Preconstruction Photos – Photos shall show the current site and its context including adjacent structures and areas.
  • Project Description – A complete description of the project.
  • Project Drawings – Drawings should show the proposed design. Construction drawings are acceptable.
  • Project Quotes – At least two quotes from separate contractors that indicate the Hard Cost of the project.  (NOTE: Reimbursement will be based on the project’s actual Hard Costs to a maximum amount as set out in the Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the Applicant)
• Resources & Related Documents

  Download Policy 356 Barrier-Free Grant 

  Download Barrier-Free Grant Procedures

  Download Barrier-Free Grant Guidelines

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