CSIP Application

Step 1 - Business Information

The Commercial Space Improvement Program (CSIP) supports new and existing businesses in revitalizing downtown Brandon. Through financial assistance, the BDDC helps improve spaces, enhance customer experiences, and strengthen long-term commitment to the downtown core.

Please complete the form below to tell us about your project.

Legal name of business *

Operating name of business (if different than above):

Business phone number *

Business email *

Business website:

Business number (BN) 9-digit: *

If you do not have a 9-digit business number, please contact us at downtowndevelopment@brandon.ca

Business address

Street Address: *

City *

Postal Code: *

Street Address Line 2

Province *

Step 2 - Owner/Contact Person Information

First and last name of owner: *

First and last name of contact person (if different from above):

Owner/contact person phone number *

Alternate phone number:

Owner/contact person email: *

Alternate email:

Step 4 - Why downtown?

Is your business: *

New to downtown

An existing downtown business

If your business is new to downtown, please tell us what made you choose to open here *

If your business is an existing downtown business, please tell us what made you choose to stay here *

Fill required fields

Step 5 - Project Options

Please select the project options that you would like to have included in your grant (select all that apply) *

Commercial Space improvement

Façade and Storefront Improvement Program

Business development

Rent incentive (if applicable)

Please describe the commercial space improvement services you would like to have covered by the Grant Program: *

Please describe the façade and storefront improvement services you would like to have covered by the Grant Program: *

Would you like to receive a list of recommended downtown service providers that you could work with on this project?

Yes

Are there any services you did not see listed in the Program Guide that would be helpful for your business? If so, please list them here:

Step 6 - Project Options

Please choose from the following list of program objectives and write a short summary of how your project will support them. Select as many or as few as you feel your project aligns with. *

Create and maintain jobs in downtown Brandon

Fill storefronts, offices, and workspaces, making downtown an attractive destination for individuals and businesses

Support existing businesses and attract new businesses committed to growing our downtown economy

Increase the resilience of downtown businesses by helping them build their skills and capacity

Make downtown a safer and more vibrant place by increasing the number of people visiting and working here

Tell us how your project will create and maintain jobs in downtown Brandon. *

Step 7 - Other information

Is there any other information that you would like to share with us?

Attach documents/pictures, etc. (maximum of 10mb/file):

Attach Documents

Maximum file size: 10 MB

Eligibility Criteria

Please indicate that you meet the following eligibility criteria:

The existing, new, or expanded storefront, office or workspace must be within the boundaries of the Downtown Brandon Zoning Bylaw. If a business also operates outside these boundaries, only the location(s)/operation(s) within the boundaries qualify for grant funding.
The business must have a valid and active Business Number and be in good standing with the Manitoba Companies Office or Corporations Canada.
The business must not be in arrears for any municipal, provincial, federal, property or business taxes
The business does not have any ongoing claims or outstanding judgements against it.
The business must not be prepared for sale, closure, or dissolution at any point prior to receipt of grant funding. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Announcing a permanent closure to their employees or customers
- Holding a closing-out sale
- Listing the business for sale

By clicking "yes" below you are indicating that you meet the eligibility criteria listed above.

Name of authorized business representative *

Acceptance *

Yes, my business meets the eligibility criteria.

Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received. All applicants will be contacted within thirty (30) days regarding the status of their application.