The Non-Profit Organizations Grant provides project-based funding to organizations that contribute to the social, economic, cultural, health or general well-being of the Town of Georgina. Applicants can apply for $5,000 minimum per application to a maximum of $100,000 per year for non-repayable funds. Learn more and apply.

The Development Application Fee Rebate Program is to encourage development and redevelopment in all sectors. Rebates can be up to 50 per cent of the application fee to a maximum of $15,000 for a single application. For multiple applications, rebates can be up to 75 per cent to a maximum of $50,000 per property. Learn more about the program.

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants are intended to improve the downtowns and business improvement areas that have been identified as opportunities for revitalization. There are four grants that business owners and commercial property owners within the designated CIP boundaries can apply for facade, heritage, landscape and accessibility.

You could receive up to $5,000 (facade, accessibility or heritage) or 50 per cent of the cost of the improvement, whichever is less. Applications are reviewed by the Economic Development Committee.

*Note that applications must be submitted and approved before any work begins. Also, you can apply for multiple applications for a project. Learn more about the program and submit your application online.

The Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Program supports events, programs and initiatives that serve to promote the Town to markets outside Georgina, generate economic opportunities for the local business community and provide for the betterment of the community. Applicants could receive up to 50 per cent of their total eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000. The grant program has three streams:

• Community Betterment Grant: This grant provides assistance to efforts being undertaken to build capacity within a community or neighbourhood. 
• Community Culture Grant: This grant will provide funds for the events/programs or public art installations intended to celebrate the culture of Georgina.
• Economic Development Grant: This grant provides assistance to organizations that are able to demonstrate that their program/event will have a direct economic impact on the surrounding business community. 

Applications are reviewed by an internal review committee two to four times annually, depending on remaining funds. Learn more about the program and submit an application online.

As part of a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, Digital Main Street is proud to deliver programs to support businesses throughout Ontario. Current program opportunities:

• ShopHERE: a program that provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away.
• The Digital Transformation Grant provides brick-and-mortar businesses with $2,500 towards adoption of digital technologies. The money can be used for several things, such as digital advertising, social media platforms, digital marketing, software and more.