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Business Facade Improvement Opportunity
Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses
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- Funding available
- $ 2,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports façade improvements for privately owned commercial buildings in Wellington North’s Community Improvement Areas. It provides a 50/50 matching, interest-free loan paid after approved work is completed.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $2,500
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Commercial property tenants
- Assessed owners and registered owners
Who is not eligible
- Properties with tax arrears or unpaid municipal accounts
- Properties with unresolved building, fire, or zoning orders
- Non-commercial properties
Eligible expenses
- Facade repainting and cleaning
- Repair or replacement of masonry, wood, and metal cladding
- Repair or replacement of windows, cornices, awnings, and exterior lighting
- Storefront redesign and signage improvements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before program approval
- Projects on properties with tax arrears or unpaid municipal accounts
- Projects that do not comply with required bylaws, codes, or guidelines
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Areas within Wellington North
Activities funded
- Facade improvements for commercial buildings
- Storefront repairs and redesign
- Accessibility upgrades to entrances
- Exterior lighting and signage improvements
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Complete the program application form.
- Prepare a written description of the proposed improvements.
- Attach a sketch and, where possible, a before-upgrades photo.
- Include two quotes or estimates.
- Step 2: Submit to the Township
- Submit the completed application to the Economic Development Officer.
- Step 3: Review and recommendation
- The Economic Development Officer and Township staff review the proposal.
- The Community Improvement Plan Review Panel provides a recommendation.
- Step 4: Approval and completion
- If approved, complete the approved work.
- Submit proof of payment and supporting invoices.
- The Township inspects the work and issues a completion notice before funding is released.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed description of the proposed improvements
- Prepared sketch of the proposed work
- Before-upgrade photograph, where possible
- Two quotes or estimates
Selection criteria
- Façade project design checklist alignment, including context, building-street relationship, scale, materials, and accessibility
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by Township staff and the Economic Development Officer.
- The Community Improvement Plan Review Panel reviews and recommends the project.
- Council makes the approval decision.
- If approved, a financial assistance agreement is drafted for the loan.
- After completion, the Township inspects the work and issues a completion notice before funding is provided.
Additional information
- A pre-consultation meeting with Township staff is required for County funding consideration.
- Applications are reviewed by the Economic Development Officer and the Community Improvement Plan Review Panel.
- Funding is issued on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available budget.
- Successful applicants must enter into a financial assistance agreement where applicable.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Wellington North (2025)Application form
Financial Incentive Programs Application FormSupporting document
Corporate Corporate Strategic Plan Strategic Plan
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Facade Improvement Opportunity Program
What is the Business Facade Improvement Opportunity?
This program supports façade improvements for privately owned commercial buildings in Wellington North’s Community Improvement Areas. It provides a 50/50 matching, interest-free loan paid after approved work is completed.
How much funding can be received?
Business Facade Improvement Opportunity Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Business Facade Improvement Opportunity program?
To be eligible for the Business Facade Improvement Opportunity program, you must:
Privately owned commercial property
Located in a Community Improvement Area
Must comply with local rules
What expenses are eligible under Business Facade Improvement Opportunity?
Facade repainting and cleaning
Repair or replacement of masonry, wood, and metal cladding
Repair or replacement of windows, cornices, awnings, and exterior lighting
Storefront redesign and signage improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Facade Improvement Opportunity?
You can contact Township of Wellington North by email at rmulder@wellington-north.com or by phone at 519-848-3620 Extension 4234.
Where is the Business Facade Improvement Opportunity available?
The Business Facade Improvement Opportunity program is available the province of Ontario.