Dining District Program – Stream Two
City of Toronto Toronto
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Funding amount
$25,000 to $100,000
Deadline
January 13, 2027
Region
Toronto
Funder type
Municipal Government
For
Nonprofits & charities
Eligible organizations
Business Improvement Area (BIA), Not-for-profit organization, Business association, Registered Charity
Sectors
Dining, Restaurants, Hospitality, Retail
About this program
Stream Two provides competitive grants of $25,000 (up to $100,000 for Legacy Projects) for high-impact projects that enhance outdoor dining, animate public spaces, and attract visitors to dining districts. Priority given to projects outside the downtown core and in inner suburban neighbourhoods. Projects must be completed and final reports submitted by January 13, 2027.
What this program funds
The City of Toronto administers the Dining District Program – Stream Two, a competitive grant program supporting projects that enhance outdoor dining, animate public spaces, and attract visitors to dining districts. Grants of $25,000 are available, with up to $100,000 for Legacy Projects.
Eligible applicants include Business Improvement Areas, not-for-profit organizations, business associations, and registered charities. Projects must be located in Toronto, with priority given to areas outside the downtown core and in inner suburban neighbourhoods. The program supports work in dining, restaurants, hospitality, retail, main street revitalization, and creative placemaking.
Projects must be completed and final reports submitted by January 13, 2027.
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