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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Transit is the public transit service of the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. It operates conventional bus services and Lift+ specialized transit for persons with disabilities. The organization administers the Affordable Bus Pass Program, a subsidized fare program providing half-price monthly passes to low-income residents who meet specific income eligibility criteria based on Statistics Canada LICO thresholds. View City of Thunder Bay's website for more information.

24 programs
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit

    City of Thunder Bay
    Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Affordable Bus Pass Program

    City of Thunder Bay
    Half-price monthly bus passes for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bike Racks for Business program

    City of Thunder Bay
    Bike parking support for local businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Thunder Bay
    Funding for core area property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Downtown & Core Area Improvement Grants

    City of Thunder Bay
    Funding for downtown and core area property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Graffiti Guard

    City of Thunder Bay
    Financial help for graffiti removal
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Green and Beautiful School Grants Program

    City of Thunder Bay
    Support for Thunder Bay public-space projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program

    City of Thunder Bay
    Interest-free help for lead pipe replacement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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    Grant and FundingOpen

    PRO Kids

    City of Thunder Bay
    Support for youth recreation access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingOpen

    Street Event Grant

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Support for eligible street events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant

    City of Thunder Bay
    Funding for legal additional dwelling units
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Partnership Grant

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding for major capital projects in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program

    City of Thunder Bay
    Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Tax CreditsClosed

    Discounts and Rebates (City of Thunder Bay)

    City of Thunder Bay
    Municipal tax and water relief programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,750 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Event Development Grant

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding support for local event organizers
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay

    City of Thunder Bay
    Supports affordable housing in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Multi-Unit Residential Grant

    City of Thunder Bay
    Support for new multi-unit housing in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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    Other SupportUnknown

    Corporate Land-Related Financial Assistance

    City of Thunder Bay
    Financial assistance for non-profit land purchases
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

About City of Thunder Bay

What is the mission of City of Thunder Bay?

To provide accessible public transit services within the City of Thunder Bay and administer programs that address income-based barriers to transit access.

What type of organization is City of Thunder Bay?

City of Thunder Bay is a Municipal government.

What is City of Thunder Bay's official website?

City of Thunder Bay's official website is https://www.thunderbay.ca/.

What else should I know about City of Thunder Bay?

Rôle de Thunder Bay Transit dans l'écosystème du financement

Thunder Bay Transit est un service de transport en commun municipal qui joue un rôle essentiel dans la mobilité des résidents de Thunder Bay. Au-delà des services de transport conventionnels et spécialisés, l'organisation administre un programme de subventions aux transports appelé Affordable Bus Pass Program.

Programme de laissez-passer abordable (Affordable Bus Pass)

Ce programme pilote vise à éliminer les obstacles financiers et à aider les ménages à accéder à des services de transport en commun plus abordables. Les participants admissibles peuvent acheter un laissez-passer mensuel adulte à demi-prix chaque mois. Le programme est administré en partenariat avec le Lakehead Social Planning Council (LSPC).

Critères d'admissibilité généraux

  • Résider dans la ville de Thunder Bay
  • Avoir un revenu égal ou inférieur aux seuils de revenu établis (basés sur le LICO de Statistique Canada plus 20%)
  • Avoir entre 25 et 59 ans
  • Ne pas recevoir d'aide au transport par Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) ou le Passport Program

Transparence et reddition de comptes

Le programme publie des limites de revenu détaillées par taille de ménage et utilise des mesures objectives de Statistique Canada pour déterminer l'admissibilité. Les demandes sont approuvées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.