Grant
Municipal
Between Intakes
Urban Growth Centre CIP — Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant
City of Oshawa
Maximum Funding
Up to 50% of construction costs to a maximum of $10,000 per...
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Urban Growth Centre CIP — Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant provides Up to 50% of construction costs to a maximum of $10,000 per municipal street address, storefront or commercial unit, whichever is less, subject to an overall maximum of $30,000 per property for a building with multiple addresses, storefronts or units. Accessibility improvements such as a power door opener are funded at 100% of construction costs to a maximum of $3,000 per address, storefront or unit, counted within those same maximums rather than on top of them. Twice-yearly matching grants for façade and accessibility improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings in Downtown Oshawa's Urban Growth Centre. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted September 1, 2026 for the second round; March 1 and September 1 every year.
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Program Description
Twice-yearly matching grants for façade and accessibility improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings in Downtown Oshawa's Urban Growth Centre.
Eligibility Requirements
- Property owners, business owners, tenants, or agents acting on behalf of property owners may apply
- Applicants who are not the property owner must have the owner's awareness and approval of the application
- Property must be within the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre boundary
- All non-residential and mixed-use buildings are eligible; residential buildings are eligible but limited to apartments and block townhouses
- Work must meet the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code and the City's Sign By-law
- Grants are one-time per eligible applicant for each approved project
- Funding at the September deadline depends on first-round approvals and remaining funding
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Business Stage
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 50% of construction costs to a maximum of $10,000 per municipal street address, storefront or commercial unit, whichever is less, subject to an overall maximum of $30,000 per property for a building with multiple addresses, storefronts or units. Accessibility improvements such as a power door opener are funded at 100% of construction costs to a maximum of $3,000 per address, storefront or unit, counted within those same maximums rather than on top of them.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- September 1, 2026 for the second round; March 1 and September 1 every year
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%
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Rejection Pitfalls 7
- Property is outside the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre boundary, which is one of four separate CIP boundaries in the city
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Application Steps
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Confirm the property is in the boundary The grant applies only within the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre. The City publishes the boundary map on the program page, and Oshawa runs four separate CIPs each with its own boundary, so check you are in the right one.
Required Documents 4
✓ Completed application submitted before the program deadline, including property owner approval
✓ Property information details
Eligible Expenses 2
Ineligible Expenses 1
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Compatible Programs
Upgrade to Building and Fire Codes Grant (Oshawa Urban Growth Centre CIP)
Increased Assessment Grant (Oshawa Urban Growth Centre CIP)
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How much does the grant pay?
Up to 50% of construction costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per municipal street address, storefront or commercial unit, whichever is less, and an overall maximum of $30,000 per property for a building with multiple addresses, storefronts or units.
Is accessibility work treated differently?
Yes. Accessibility improvements such as a power door opener for a business with an otherwise accessible entrance are funded at 100% of construction costs to a maximum of $3,000 per address, storefront or unit. That amount sits within the same overall maximums rather than being added to them.
Who can apply?
Property owners, business owners, tenants, or agents acting on behalf of property owners. Applicants who are not the property owner must be aware of and approve any applications.
When are the deadlines?
Applications are accepted twice a year. The first deadline is March 1 of every calendar year and the second is September 1. Funding at the second deadline depends on how many grants were approved in the first round and what funding remains.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. There is no fee to apply for any of the City's CIP grant programs, though the City is not responsible for any costs associated with preparing an application.
How long do I have to finish the work, and when am I paid?
Projects generally must be completed within one calendar year from the time the grant is approved. After completion of the approved work is confirmed, the application is screened, reviewed, approved and paid by cheque in 30 business days, provided there is limited follow-up with the applicant.
Can I use more than one program on the same project?
Yes. The City gives the example of an owner in the Urban Growth Centre combining an accessibility upgrade under this grant with a safety upgrade under the Upgrade to Building and Fire Codes Grant, each at up to 50% of construction costs to a maximum of $10,000.
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