Broadway Line Business Support Grant

The Broadway Line Business Support Grant is designed by the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area (MPBIA) to help businesses affected by the additional two-year delay of the Broadway Line construction. We encourage businesses to develop creative and innovative strategies to grow and adapt during this challenging period.

This will be an ongoing process with multiple rounds of application review, allowing us to carefully consider all submissions and ensure comprehensive support for the Broadway businesses. 

Application Process

  • Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, until grant fund is allocated.
  • In the application, please express why the grant is needed as a result of the hardship caused by the Broadway Line construction delays.
  • Approved businesses will be reimbursed for their eligible expenses after submission and approval.
  • Costs incurred starting from December 1st, 2024, are eligible for reimbursement under this grant.
  • Please be advised that only invoices originating from suppliers and sellers will be accepted. We kindly request your strict adherence to this policy to ensure smooth and efficient processing.
  • You must read and accept the conditions before we provide you on approval of your grant.
  • If you have submitted applications that include false or misleading statements you will then be responsible for paying all of your expenditures.
  • Eligible businesses must be located in the area marked on the map below.

 

Ideas For Using The Grant:

  • Adapting to an online model (e-commerce, digital sales)
  • Improved entrance accessibility
  • New signage
  • Marketing (social media ads, SEO, digital marketing)

 

Ineligible Uses of the Grant:

  • Interior furnishing or renovations
  • Staff or owner salaries, wages, or expenses
  • Purchases or expenditures made before Dec. 1st, 2024
  • Security monitoring or patrol services
  • Repayments of loans, debts or outstanding invoices
  • Insurance

 

 Geographic Focus:

  • Geographic Center: The main area of focus is Broadway, spanning from Alberta Street to Kingsway.
  • Adjacent Streets: Businesses on Manitoba, Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec Streets are also eligible.
  • Proximity Requirement: Eligible businesses must be directly adjacent to Broadway and be a MPBIA member.

Click icon below to see the eligibility map.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Your business is located in the area marked on the previous page.
  • You have a valid business license.
  • You are the owner or tenant of a business or property, renting or owning a Class 5 or Class 6 commercial space.
  • You are a valid MPBIA member