My Main Street — Community Activator ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations - Registered charities - Municipal governments and local government agencies - Business improvement associations (BIAs) - Community organizations with legal status - Indigenous communities and organizations - Social enterprises with not-for-profit governance - Note: Private for-profit businesses are generally ineligible as primary applicants; however, they may participate as project partners ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Range: $25,000 to $250,000 per project - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant) - Matching Requirements: Applicants typically required to demonstrate matching funds or in-kind contributions (confirm exact ratio with program officer) - Coverage: Funding is intended to support project implementation and operational costs - Geographic Scope: Southern Ontario only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Public space revitalization and redesign - Streetscape improvements and beautification - Placemaking initiatives and public realm activation - Downtown or main street infrastructure upgrades - Plaza and public gathering space improvements - Wayfinding signage and public art installations - Accessibility enhancements - Event programming and activation activities - Feasibility studies and design/planning services - Community engagement and consultation - Equipment and furnishings for public spaces ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must be located in Southern Ontario (eligible regions include Greater Toronto Area and surrounding communities) - Strong demonstrated community need and local support required - Projects must show alignment with municipal or regional economic development strategies - Applicants must submit detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines - Community consultation and engagement plan required - Progress reporting and milestone achievement tracking mandatory - Funds must be spent within defined project timelines - Eligible recipients must maintain not-for-profit or public sector status - Final reporting and project evaluation required post-completion - Projects should demonstrate measurable outcomes (e.g., visitor increases, business activity growth, community participation metrics)