Member Grants & Discounts

Member Grants

• Downtown London Grants

  Property Damage Grant 2024 - Learn More.

  Safety & Security Grant 2024 - Learn More.

  NOTICE: Due to overwhelming response we are closing the application for the Facade Improvement & Beautification Grant as of March 25, 2024. Members will be notified if and when this grant becomes available again.

  Please refer to our Downtown London Grants FAQ below for more information on the grant application process.

  Please refer to our CPTED Audit FAQ for more information on the CPTED Audit process.

• Downtown Dollars - Gift Cards

  A great corporate or personal gift, Downtown Dollars - Gift Cards encourage local spending. Downtown Dollars come in denominations of $10, $20, $25, $50, $75, $100, $200 & $500 and they can be spent almost anywhere downtown! You can purchase Downtown Dollars at our office at 123 King Street and online in our Marketplace. A list of participating businesses are listed on our website.

  For Consumers: Downtown Dollars can be redeemed at many of our merchants. Please inquire prior to your purchase or meal with the merchant that you hope to spend Downtown Dollars so that they are aware that this will be your method of payment.

  For Merchants: Downtown Dollars are redeemable for 100% of their face value to merchants who are members of Downtown London. Simply drop by our office at 123 King Street Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm and we can write you your cheque immediately.

  If you are interested in purchasing Downtown Dollars or require further information please contact Vicki at vicki@downtownlondon.ca.

• City of London Funding Programs

  The following loans and grants are administered by the City of London and available to businesses located in the Downtown Community Improvement Plan. Please email CIPincentives@london.ca or visit the City's website for more details.

  FACADE IMPROVEMENT LOAN - City of London Program
  A loan from the City to improve building facades, including upgrades to windows, doors, brick repair, painting, lighting, and signage that is affixed to the façade. The loan will cover 50% of the cost of the improvements — up to a maximum of $50,000. This loan can be paid back at 0% interest over a 10-year period. In certain areas, a portion of the loan may be forgivable. Application must be completed by the building/property owner.

  UPGRADE TO BUILDING CODE LOAN - City of London Program
  A loan from the City for improvements to the interior of your building, including upgrades related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, roof, fire protection systems, and other Building Code related work. The loan will cover 50% of the cost of the improvements — up to a maximum of $200,000. This loan can be paid back at 0% interest over a 10-year period. In certain areas, a portion of the loan may be forgivable. Application must be completed by the building/property owner.

• Canadian Urban Institute

  The My Main Street Business Sustainability stream will provide a range of
  business supports to approved main street business applicants. Supports
  include custom market research reports, business training opportunities,
  and non-repayable contributions of up to $20,000. Supports will be available
  for businesses located on eligible main streets across southern Ontario that
  demonstrate their sustainability and provide a business case on how the funding
  will strengthen their existing capacity and support their continued growth.

  View the Applicant Guide here.

• Provincial Government Grants

  Here, you will find a list of potential sources of funding in Ontario that your business may be eligible for. Learn more.

• Federal Government Grants

  Here, you will find a list of potential sources in Canada of funding that your business may be eligible for. Learn more.

• Business Benefits Finder

  Use this tool to find programs and services to help your business grow.