Atlantic Canada Business Grants

City of Miramichi

The Neighbourhood Matching Grant

Amount:

$4,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Neighbourhood Matching Grant provides one-time financial support of up to $4,000 for residents who want to make positive change in their neighbourhood.  

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $4,000. Applicants must match the requested funds with their own cash or in-kind contributions such as volunteer time.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be residents of The City of Miramichi,
  • be wishing to make positive change in their neighbourhood.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete and submit the application form.

Other Things to Note:

You can apply at any time throughout the year, but funds can run out so apply as soon as you can. 

Program Contact:

​City of Miramichi - Neighbourhood Matching Grant

​Neighbourhood-Matching-Grant-Application.pdf​​​

Festival And Events Grants

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The City of Miramichi is accepting grant applications to support new and existing festivals and events. The City of Miramichi will be considering the following factors while evaluating applications for new and existing festivals and events:economic impact, media attention, tourism potential, expected paid attendance of event, sponsorship, registered non-for-profit status, budget.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be a not-for-profit organization,
  • have organized or wish to organize festivals and events in the City of Miramichi. 

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete and submit the application form.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the application form,
  2. 2
    the Balance Sheet and Income statement,
  3. 3
    a budget including revenues and expenditures,
  4. 4
    the bank balance, investment certificates. 

Program Contact:

​City of Miramichi - Festival and Events Grants

​CM-FEGA-FF.pdf​​​

Affordable Housing Incentive

Amount:

$10,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Affordable Housing Incentive program provides funding to stimulate below market, affordable and accessible housing options in the City of Miramichi.  

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $10,000.00 per qualified rental unit.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be not-for-profit Housing Providers or Private Sector Developers,
  • have a registered ownership interest in the property named in the application based on the Service NB Property Account Number (PAN).

Eligible Projects:

  • must be approved for funding by CMHC and/or SD under their respective Affordable Housing Programs (Projects that are fully funded (100%) by the CMHC and/or SD Programs are deemed to be ineligible for this funding program),
  • must be located within the boundaries of the City of Miramichi,
  • must be located where existing municipal water & sewerage services are available unless approved by GMRSC-Planning & Building Services,
  • are limited to the creation of new Rental Units exclusively,
  • must receive Letter of Offer prior to the commencement of construction,
  • must meet or exceed all requirements of the City of Miramichi Zoning Bylaw #110 and building code requirements as determined by the GMRSC – Planning & Building Services,
  • that include a commercial property within the BIA, must have the BIA Levy for the subject property (PAN) up to date and paid in full for the previous taxation year.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility, 

2

submit a completed application with all support documentation and obtain final approval prior to the commencement of any work related to the application.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form,
  2. 2
    a complete project description,
  3. 3
    a detailed project budget,
  4. 4
    detailed plans (site plan, floor plans, façade details, etc.),
  5. 5
    planning permit (if required),
  6. 6
    copy of most recent property assessment notice from service NB,
  7. 7
    construction schedule (start and finish date),

Other Things to Note:

Successful applicants that meet the program criteria will be issued a Letter of Offer demonstrating the City of Miramichi’s commitment to the project and outlining any conditions that need to be satisfied prior to advancement of funds. 

Program Contact:

​Affordable Housing Incentive

​Development-Incentive-E.pdf​​​

Downtown Housing Incentive Program

Amount:

$10,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Downtown Housing Incentive Program provides funding to attract and retain downtown residents by incentivizing the creation of new housing in the Business Improvement Areas.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $10,000.00 per qualified dwelling unit. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

​The applicant must have a registered ownership interest in the property named in the application based on the Service NB Property Account Number (PAN).

Eligible projects:

  • must be located within the Business Improvement Area (BIA),
  • shall consist of the construction of new self-contained residential units with a minimum area of 55.7 m2 (600 ft2) and an average area of 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) within the project,
  • can include new buildings or existing buildings however the incentive will be applicable to the creation or addition of new self-contained units only.
  • must not be underway prior to the approval of the incentive application,
  • properties outlined in the application must not be in arrears in taxes, municipal utilities or any other municipal charges,
  • must meet or exceed all requirements of the City of Miramichi Zoning Bylaw #91 and building code requirements as determined by the GMRSC – Planning Services,
  • that include a commercial property, must have the BIA Levy for the subject property (PAN) up to date and paid in full for the previous taxation year,
  • must not include properties which received money from this program during the previous two (2) calendar years.

Application Steps:

1

contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility, 

2

complete a signed Application form provided by the Department including all necessary supporting documentation as required on the application. 

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form,
  2. 2
    a complete project description,
  3. 3
    a detailed project budget,
  4. 4
    detailed plans (site plan, floor plans, façade details, etc.),
  5. 5
    planning permit (if required),
  6. 6
    copy of most recent property assessment notice from service NB,
  7. 7
    construction schedule (start and finish date),

Other Things to Note:

Grants will be available until the budgeted amount of this program has been depleted for any calendar year.

Program Contact:

​HousingIncentiveProgram-E.pdf

​Development-Incentive-E.pdf​​​

Façade Improvement Program

Amount:

$3,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Façade Improvement Program provides funding to improve the overall attractiveness of the City of Miramichi’s Business Improvement Areas as a shopping and business destination and to assist in attracting and retaining tenants in the Downtowns by providing assistance to commercial property owners within the BIA’s to address issues relating to building facades in the designated area.

Comments on Funding:

The funding is up to 50% of the total improvement costs up to a maximum of $3,000. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • The applicant must be the commercial property owner.

Application Steps:

1

contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility, 

2

complete a signed Application form provided by the Department including all necessary supporting documentation as required on the application. 

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the completed application form,
  2. 2
    a complete project description,
  3. 3
    a detailed project budget,
  4. 4
    contractor quotes,
  5. 5
    detailed plans (site plan, floor plans, façade details, etc.),
  6. 6
    pictures,
  7. 7
    planning permit (if required),
  8. 8
    copy of most recent property assessment notice from service NB,
  9. 9
    construction schedule (start and finish date),

Other Things to Note:

Grants will be available until the budgeted amount of this program has been depleted for any calendar year.

Program Contact:

​FacadeImprovementProgram-E.pdf

​Development-Incentive-E.pdf​​​