Place-based Opportunities
We're going digital! 2021 applications will be electronic for the 2021 grant cycle and will be available by March 29, 2021. Please use the provided example applications as a reference.
View the CRA Place-based Opportunities flyer for easy grab-and-go information on the below grants.
The application cycle for the following two matching grants is now open and will close on April 9, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Please see the FAQ for each grant for program details. Applicants are required to attend a mandatory workshop to understand the application requirements and process. You can register for the workshops here: CRA and Business Development Workshops at the Greenhouse. Virtual workshops are scheduled for the following days:
| Current Dates for Mandatory Virtual Workshop | |
| Wed., Feb. 10 - 6-7 p.m. | Thurs., Mar. 11 - 6-7 p.m. |
| Thurs., Feb. 18 - 2-3 p.m. | Tues., Mar. 23 - 2-3 p.m. |
| Mon., Mar. 1 - 2-3 p.m. | Thurs., Apr. 8 - 6-7 p.m. |
*Commercial Site Improvement Grant provides a reimbursable grant of up to $20,000 to commercial property owners that upgrade their building façades, landscaping, lighting, loading and service areas and other features of their sites visible from the public right-of-way.
*Commercial Building Interior and Tenant Improvement Grant provides a reimbursable grant of up to $20,000 for interior upgrades to commercial properties with a focus on projects that remedy degraded building systems and extend the economic viability of the building.
*Grants are awarded through a competitive application process that is scored based on criteria approved by City Council (View the Criteria Scoring System)
