Member Grants

Funding

Administered by the City of Saint John, this program offers:

• Non-profits: Up to 75% of eligible expenses covered
• Up to $7,500 per year for individual small businesses and non-profits
• Up to $25,000 for collective projects led by the Uptown Saint John BIA or groups of 4+ businesses
• Cost-sharing:
  • Small businesses: Up to 50% of eligible expenses covered
  • Non-profits: Up to 75% of eligible expenses covered

Should You Apply?

Your business may benefit from this City of Saint John program if you are looking to:

• Repair damage caused by break-ins or vandalism
• Improve security (cameras, lighting, window/door reinforcement, alarms)
• Add prevention tools or training for staff
• Strengthen long-term safety and resilience
• Participate in a shared, multi-business safety or security project

Who Can Apply?

This City of Saint John grant is open to:

• Registered small businesses within Saint John city limits
• (Priority areas include Uptown Saint John, Waterloo Village, Rothesay Ave, and Thorne Ave.)
• Non-profit organizations
• Commercial property owners leasing to small businesses
• Uptown Saint John BIA (collective projects)
• Mixed-use developments under construction

Not eligible:

• Residential property owners or home-based businesses
• Businesses with overdue municipal taxes
• Government or quasi-government organizations
• Costs already covered by insurance (excluding deductibles)
• Work completed before required municipal approvals

Benefits of this Program

The Community Resilience Fund can help Uptown businesses:

• Offset unexpected costs arising from crime or vandalism
• Reduce the financial burden of improving safety and security
• Support staff and customer comfort with enhanced safety measures
• Collaborate on collective projects that improve entire blocks or zones
• Build long-term stability and community resilience

Application Deadline

Applications to this City-administered fund are accepted twice per year:

Round 1

• Eligible expenses: September 1 – March 31
• Grants awarded: April

Round 2

• Eligible expenses: April 1 – August 31
• Grants awarded: September

Current Round:

• Open now

• Deadline: March 31, 2026
• Eligible expenses: September 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Need Help?

This is a City of Saint John program, but if you have questions or need help understanding the guidelines, Nancy Tissington, our Executive Director at Uptown Saint John, is happy to point you in the right direction.
Email: nancy@uptownsj.com