The White Box Planning Grant Application is currently closed.

The program is designed to equip property owners with the knowledge and resources to transform their vacant first-floor commercial space into a vibrant, code compliant, and ready-to-customize "white box" space for occupancy by a business, and to establish a pipeline of applicants for the White Box Grant Program.

The grant provides 100% of the funding comprehensive feasibility study on a vacant first-floor commercial space. Eligible buildings are located in a City designated Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) or a low to moderate income (LMI) census tract in the city of Toledo, and have no active code violation citations. Projects located in a NRSA will be prioritized for funding.

Questions?

Please email your questions to vibrancy@toledo.oh.gov