BUSINESS FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
This program provides annual grant funding for local governments to enhance economic development by encouraging private sector investment in businesses façade improvements.
Grant Deadline
2024-01-31
Funding Amount
$20,000
Type of Grant
Grant, Funding
Sectors
Construction
Demographics
Incorporation
Government Institution
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
construction, marketing project, market expansion, Wage Subsidies, Purchasing new equipment, First come first serve grant, Community Development, Expanding or improving my physical location, Wage support to tackle business projects, buying material, making my company more sustainable, Research and development, Equipment Purchases, Environmental sustainability project
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Local governments applying to the program are required to develop and submit their business façade improvement plan/guidelines, which will give direction to local business owners on the eligibility criteria to obtain the business façade improvement grant.
WHO CAN APPLY
- Local Governments
NDIT ACCOUNT
- Regional Development Account
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Enhanced economic viability and vibrancy of northern and central B.C. communities by supporting visual improvements such as facades, signage, murals, architectural features, siding, lighting and awnings.
- Private sector investment in local business improvement.
- Increased assessed values and tax base as a result of improved properties.
- Attractiveness of community to enhance community pride as well as tourism experience.
- Improved community appearance to support recruitment of new businesses and/or resident
FUNDING TERMS
Up to $20,000 in grant funding (50% to a maximum of $5,000 per façade improvement project) each calendar year.
REPORTING DEADLINE
Local governments who have been approved for business façade improvement funding for the previous year must submit complete reporting to Northern Development prior to January 31.
Grant Application website
Contact
301-1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L3L2
info@northerndevelopment.bc.cac.ca (250) 561-2525