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Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan
Supports exterior building façade upgrades
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan supports exterior façade upgrades to improve building condition and streetscape appearance. Eligible work includes brickwork, cladding, windows, doors, awnings, lighting, façade cleaning, storefront redesign, and accessibility-related entrance modifications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Bracebridge
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoration and improvement of building façades.
- Exterior upgrades that enhance the appearance of commercial properties.
- Storefront and entrance improvements, including accessibility-related modifications.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial properties.
- Mixed-use properties.
- Hotels and motels within the CIP area.
- Commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings in the Central Business District.
Who is not eligible
- Tenants applying for a loan.
Eligible expenses
- Restoration or replacement of brickwork, cladding, cornices, eaves, parapets, windows, doors, awnings, and exterior lighting.
- Façade cleaning and storefront or entrance redesign, including accessibility improvements.
- Other similar exterior façade repairs and improvements approved by the Town.
Eligible geographic areas
- Central Business District.
- District Shopping Area (“The Flats”).
- Mixed-Use Areas.
- CIP area for hotels and motels.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Economic Development staff after submission.
- The Town contacts applicants about next steps after review.
- Funding must be formally approved before work begins.
Additional information
- Pre-consultation with the Economic Development Officer is recommended before applying.
- Project work cannot begin until formal approval is received.
- Applicants may be approved for up to two programs per year.
- Tenants are not eligible to apply for a loan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan Program
What is the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan?
Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan supports exterior façade upgrades to improve building condition and streetscape appearance. Eligible work includes brickwork, cladding, windows, doors, awnings, lighting, façade cleaning, storefront redesign, and accessibility-related entrance modifications.
How much funding can be received?
Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan program?
To be eligible for the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan program, you must:
Exterior façade improvement project.
Property owner or tenant with written consent.
Project approved before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan?
Restoration and improvement of building façades.
Exterior upgrades that enhance the appearance of commercial properties.
Storefront and entrance improvements, including accessibility-related modifications.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan?
You can contact Town of Bracebridge by email at ecdev@bracebridge.ca or by phone at 705-645-5264 ext. 3511.
Where is the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan available?
The Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bracebridge Façade Improvement Grant/Loan is a Grant and Funding