Business Façade Development Program

• Grant funding of up to $20,000 per calendar year is available, with a maximum of 50% of a façade improvement project's eligible costs, capped at $5,000 per individual project.
• Applicants who have not committed more than 50% of approved funding in the past two years may apply for up to $10,000 per year (still at up to 50% of project costs, capped at $5,000 per project) unless supporting evidence for higher program usage is provided to seek the full $20,000.

• The applicant must be a local government located within Northern Development’s service region.
• Program administration may be managed by the local government or delegated to a Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Tourism Association, or Economic Development Association within the same region.
• The project must involve eligible façade improvements such as facades, siding, murals, signage, architectural features, lighting, awnings, or patios.

Who is eligible?

• Local governments within Northern Development’s service region

Who is not eligible

• Businesses or organizations located outside of Northern Development's service region.

Eligible expenses

• Direct third-party project labour costs
• Contractor fees
• Rental of construction tools and equipment
• Project-related materials and supplies
• Shipping and freight costs
• Design, architectural or engineering fees
• PST (Provincial Sales Tax)

Eligible geographic areas

• Businesses located within Northern Development’s service region.

• Applications must be submitted electronically through the Online Application System by the specified annual intake deadline.
• Supporting documentation, such as before and after photos and invoices, is mandatory for reimbursement.
• The program may be administered by local governments or delegated associations, with businesses applying directly to these administrators for funding.
• A final report, including internal proofs of payment and photographic evidence, is required by January 31 of the following year to receive reimbursement.