Pre-Application (Eligibility Screening)
Opens: April 6, 2026 9:00am Closes: May 1, 2026 5:00pm
Pre-applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Once approved, applicants will receive a link to proceed to the full application.
Required elements include
- Property address
- Ownership status, or signed letter of permission from building owner
- Preliminary budget and funding sources
- Basic description of the intended use and improvements, and timeline
- Photos of existing interior conditions
- Certificate of Tax Compliance for the business entity. Certificates can be requested by email at incometax@toledo.oh.gov or by phone at 419-936-2020. Allow up to 3 business days for response.
Pre-Application Outcomes:
✔ Approved - invited to submit Full Application
❗ Conditional - minor corrections required
✘ Not Eligible - notified early and referred to partner organizations for support
After eligibility is verified, candidates will be invited to apply.
The City partners with the Business Empowerment Alliance of Toledo (BEAT)to provide application and project support to applicants at no-cost. For more information, email Vibrancy@toledo.oh.gov.
Application
Open After Pre-App Approval - May 8th, 2026
The application will gather detailed project information for committee review.
The City of Toledo has partnered with the Business Empowerment Alliance of Toledo (BEAT) to provide no-cost application and project support. Call (419) 245-1230 or email vibrancy@toledo.oh.gov for more information.
What You'll Need:
- Detailed project budget and funding sources
- Architectural drawings and stamped plans
- Occupancy verification (letter of intent, lease, self-occupancy statement, or marketing plan)
- Quote from registered contractors
Note: Contractor must be Tax Compliant with Cty of Toledo - Itemized eligible costs
Note: Any work completed by the business owner is only eligible for reimbursement on materials
Application must be complete by the close of the submission period. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.