2024 Funding
This year, the Old East Village BIA received funding from the City of London to support area businesses. Programs will be rolled out throughout the year. OEV business/property owners are invited to email info@oldeastvillage.com to hear about new funding opportunities first.
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FEATURED PARTNER EVENTS
The Odd Couple @ The Palace Theatre: April 3-13
Neil Simon's timeless comedy, "The Odd Couple," brings together two mismatched roommates in a hilarious and entertaining tale.
When recently divorced neat freak Felix Ungar moves in with his messy and carefree friend Oscar Madison, their conflicting personalities clash in hilarious ways.
Gears 7 @ Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op: April 12
FIRST GEARS OF THE YEAR!!! Make sure you grab your tickets for the first of this amazing concert series!
Gears is a concert series that brings together local communities and bands at Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op, located right in the middle of Old East Village.
PAST EVENTS
Inputs @ Dough EV: Feb 1
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan @ The Palace Theatre: February 8
Love OEV @ The Palace Theatre: Feb 14
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Double Venus: Planet of Love @ Dough EV: February 14
Deep Space @ Heads & Tails: Feb 28
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @ The Palace Theatre: March 7 - 9
Inputs @ Dough EV: March 14
Clean Crew Program
The OEV BIA's Clean Crew handles cleanliness concerns on private business properties. The City of London is responsible for the cleaning of all public property within the Old East Village core area. This BIA initiative has been developed to support business owners, landlords, and residential tenants with regards to private property within the OEV BIA district.
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For issues that arise, please contact the BIA at 519-645-7662 or submit this form to request cleaning and/or refuse removal. The team will arrive within 1 day to assess and address issues including removing garbage/debris, sharps, graffiti, and animal/human excrement. The Clean Crew will also walk Dundas from Adelaide to Rectory on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to monitor and clean areas.
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Clean Crew services are available to business owners, property owners, and residential tenants within the OEV BIA district (view the boundary map here). If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact our office at 519-645-7662.
Requesting Services:
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Phone calls are accepted at our BIA office Monday-Friday between 8:30am-11am, or complete and submit this form.
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The BIA office will confirm your location, issue, and contact information before communicating it with the Clean Crew.
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The Clean Crew will be dispatched to handle the concern within 1 business day.
Safety & Security Grant
Safety & Security Grant Update
The Old East Village BIA’s Safety & Security Grant is currently on hold. However, we are
happy to assist BIA members in exploring alternative grant opportunities through the City of
London.
For those looking to implement or upgrade safety and security measures for their property or
business, the following program is available:
Core Area Safety Audit Program
This program provides financial support to business owners making safety-related improvements
to private property. Funding is subject to availability and application approval and cannot be
applied retroactively.
Grant Details:
✔ Covers up to 50% of project costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 per property.
Eligible Improvements:
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Exterior lighting
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Storefront gates
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Landscaping
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Exterior security cameras
For more information, contact:
Asrin Eiveri
Policy & Program Analyst, Community Improvement & Urban Regeneration
Planning and Development
City of London
P: 519.661.CITY(2489) x 4735
aeiveri@london.ca
Sign Grant
The Old East Village BIA's new program offers funding to assist OEV BIA members with costs incurred while purchasing and installing new permanent signs to commercial storefronts. This funding can also be applied to the repair/replacement of existing signs.
This grant is available to business and property owners conducting current active business operations within our district (view the boundary map here). Vacant properties and inactive businesses do not qualify for this program.
To avoid delays, it is highly recommended that you secure a sign permit from the City of London before applying for funding. Once the application is completed and submitted, the BIA office will contact you to confirm and review the information provided. A site visit will be scheduled to take photos before any work proceeds. Applicants must provide a draft sketch of the sign and a quote from a licensed contractor at the time of the site visit.
Approved candidates are eligible to receive up to $1000 for initial costs incurred. The remaining project costs are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement, to a maximum of $2000. No funds will be disbursed until the sign is completed and installed, copies of project invoices are submitted, and a final site visit occurs to take photos of the completed work.
Funding is limited and approvals will be given on a first-come basis.
ELIGIBILITY:
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Applicant must be an OEV BIA member conducting active business in the district.
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Each business location is only eligible to receive one grant.
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Property tax and OEV BIA levy payments must be up-to-date.
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Proposed sign must be street-facing onto Dundas.
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Ineligible signage includes window banners, roof signs, and ground-mounted signs.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Applicant must obtain and provide written permission from both the property owner and the business owner consenting to the improvement.
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Applicant must include a draft sketch of the proposed sign and a cost estimate with the application.
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Grant application must be approved prior to purchase, installation, or display of the sign.
Window Grant
This one-time grant is available to business and property owners actively operating within the Old East Village BIA district (view the boundary map here). Vacant properties, non-active businesses, and projects started before application approval are not eligible for this program.
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After submitting your completed application, our office will contact you to confirm and review the information provided. A site visit will then be scheduled to review the funding criteria and take pre-work photos.
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Approved applicants are eligible to receive up to $1,500 to cover costs associated with repairing or replacing a storefront window or glass door damaged by vandalism or criminal acts, such as break-and-enter incidents.
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The Old East Village BIA has agreements with local suppliers to cover project invoices up to $1,500, which will be paid directly to the supplier. Any costs exceeding this amount must be covered by the business or property owner.​
ELIGIBILITY:
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Applicant must be an OEV BIA member conducting active business in the district.
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Each business location is only eligible to receive one grant.
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Property tax and OEV BIA levy payments must be up-to-date.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Applicant must obtain and provide written permission from both the property owner and the business owner consenting to the improvement
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Grant application must be approved before any work begins.