Local Recovery Through
Community Strength

My Main Street is a $15-million investment to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario. The program will offer streamlined direct-to-business supports and complementary programming for community projects that will encourage growth and economic prosperity.

Application deadline is March 31, 2024.

BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
STREAM

The My Main Street Business Sustainability stream will provide non-repayable contributions for businesses located on main streets across southern Ontario that provide a business case on how the funding will strengthen their existing capacity and support growth.

Applications open February 22.

COMMUNITY ACTIVATOR
STREAM

The My Main Street Community Activator stream will support local, high-impact placemaking projects including events and festivals, community enhancements, and streetscape improvements designed to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy.

Applications open February 22.

PARTNERS

My Main Street is operated by the Canadian Urban Institute and funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.


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