The Vibrancy Initiative is a collection of programs designed to support revitalization efforts that create jobs, reduce blight, and preserve and improve structures in our community. A full list of Vibrancy Initiative programs and links to applications can be found below.



2025 Awards

ProgramAddressBusinessAward
Facade Improvement Grant1082 Fernwood Ave.Dailey’s Dis N’ Dat Variety Store$40,000
Facade Improvement Grant419 Junction Ave.The Junction Coalition$28,463
Facade Improvement Grant848 Broadway St.Tex-Mex Tortilleria$32,663
Facade Improvement Grant101 Main St.Weber Block:
4 Businesses
$40,000
Facade Improvement Grant539 Broadway St.Key Carpet Ventures$40,000
Facade Improvement Grant151 N.
Michigan St.
IDG Interior Design Group$19,450
Facade Improvement Grant117 Main St.Neighborhood Health Association$17,439
Facade Improvement Grant42 S. Superior St.Spaghetti Warehouse$40,000
Facade Improvement Grant1256 Broadway St.Heritage South Plaza
3 Businesses
$40,000
Facade Improvement Grant48 Miami St.Parker Steel, Inc.$12,708
Facade Improvement Grant412 14th St.Elbert Peak Investments$11,198
White Box Grant311 Locust St.TBA$75,000
White Box Grant338 Broadway St.MBrowz Medical Spa$75,000
White Box Grant126 N. Summit St.TBA$64,067
White Box Grant1804 N Detroit Ave.House of Shalom$66,126
White Box Grant3106 Lagrange St.Children's Theatre Workshop$75,000
White Box Grant144 S Huron St.TBA$75,000
White Box Grant316 21st St.Canaan Companies$75,000
White Box Grant927 Summit St.Last Drop Coffee Shop$75,000
White Box Grant

305 Morris St.

TBA

$26,604

Facade Improvement Planning Grant1804 N Detroit Ave.House of Shalom$4,800
Facade Improvement Planning Grant912 Monroe St.Culture Clash Records$9,600
Facade Improvement Planning Grant316 21st St.Canaan Companies$8,400
White Box Planning Grant1256 Broadway St.BESN Stem & Data Center$24,680

TOTAL

$976,198

Exterior Rennovation Assistance

Facade Improvement Grant Program

The Facade Improvement Grant program helps property owners transform the facade of commercial, industrial, and mixed-use buildings by providing a 50% matching grant to reimburse expenses incurred during a comprehensive facade improvement.

Applications are currently closed.

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Facade Improvement Planning Grant Pilot Program

The Facade Improvement Planning Grant provides funding to conduct conceptual design services for an existing small business located in a designated NRSA. The study will equip property owners with critical information on the feasibility and cost of upgrading their building’s façade.

Applications are currently closed.

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Interior Rennovation Assistance

White Box Grant Program

The White Box Grant program helps property owners bring vacant first-floor commercial spaces up to current code to create a functional "white box" space ready for customization and occupancy by a business.

Applications are currently closed.

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White Box Planning Grant Pilot Program

The White Box Grant Planning Grant provides funding for a comprehensive feasibility study on a vacant ground-floor commercial space located in a designated NRSA. The study will equip property owners with critical information on the feasibility and cost of upgrading their commercial space to meet current state and local building codes, fire safety codes, and accessibility standards necessary for occupying the space.

Applications are currently closed.

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Tax Abatement Programs

Commercial and Industrial Tax Abatement Program

This program provides real property tax abatement for the construction or rehabilitation of commercial or industrial structures within Toledo. The City of Toledo’s CITA program works to promote economic activity and job growth that would not have otherwise occurred.

Applications are currently being accepted.

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Residential Tax Abatement Program

This program provides real property tax abatement for the construction or rehabilitation of residential structures within Toledo. The City of Toledo’s CRA program works to promote housing development and rejuvenate existing housing stock within city limits.

Applications are currently being accepted.

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Questions?

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