by Dawn Sands | Jan 21, 2016 | Grant opportunites, Uncategorized
The 2016 Storefront Enhancement Grant (SEG) applications are now available. A recent distribution to the North End business community and non-profit organizations through known emails has been undertaken. Only North End business and non-profit organizations are eligible for the grant which is provided by NA! (Neighbourhoods Alive). Applications are available here or can be picked up at the Business Development Centre or by request to richard@necrc.org. Application deadline is April 01, 2016 with projects to be completed by November 18, 2016. 2016 SEG Program Application...
by Dawn Sands | Apr 15, 2015 | Grant opportunites
If you live in William Whyte, North Point Douglas, St. John’s, Dufferin or Lord Selkirk Park there may be an exterior fix-up grant available for you. Please see individual criteria/application form for more information on your specific community. You can print an application off of here, or you should have one delivered to your mailbox between April 22nd and 29th. The application deadline is Friday May 8th at 4pm. If you have questions, please call Kali, the grant coordinator at 204-927-2341. If you are a landlord (including if you live in one half of a duplex) there may also be grants available for you however there is a slightly different process. Please call Kali, the grant coordinator at 204-927-2341 to find out how to apply as a landlord. WW Criteria 2015 WW Application 2015 St. John’s Criteria 2015 St. John’s Application 2015 NPD Criteria 2015 NPD Application 2015 LSP Criteria 2015 LSP Application 2015 Dufferin Criteria 2015 Dufferin Application...
by Dawn Sands | Apr 10, 2015 | Grant opportunites
WHAT IS THE STOREFRONT ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM? North End Revitalization Incorporated (NERI), in partnership with Neighbourhoods Alive! (NA!), in cooperation with the North End BIZ, Selkirk Avenue BIZ, and the Between the Parks Business Association have established the Storefront Enhancement Grant (SEG) Program for local small businesses and non-profit agencies/organizations in the North End. The SEG Program promotes local community investment by providing cost-shared non-repayable funding grants to eligible North End small businesses and non-profit agencies and organizations for exterior renovations to the frontage of their property (visible to passing traffic) that enhances the appearance, safety, and value of their property. The program is administered by the North End Business Development Centre. HOW MUCH ARE THE GRANTS? SEG Program grants are provided on a cost-sharing basis up to a maximum of $3,000.00. Fund availability may limit the amount of funds approved for individual projects. Vacant commercial properties are limited to $1,000.00 maximum. WHO CAN APPLY? All local North End small businesses and non-profit agencies and organizations located within the NERI/NECRC catchment neighbourhoods are eligible to apply for a grant. For specific boundaries, please see the attached Map of NECRC North End Boundaries or contact NECRC/NEBDC for clarification. Businesses or non-profits that reside outside these communities are not eligible to apply. Property owners of vacant and/or derelict commercial buildings are eligible to apply for a smaller grant to a maximum of $1,000.00. Please note that preference for grant selection will be given to first-time applicants, clustering opportunities and projects utilizing North End suppliers. Successful applicants can only receive a grant from the SEG Program once within a two (2) year...
