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City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive
Funding for commercial façade refresh projects
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- Funding available
- $ 2,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to 50% of budgeted costs, to a maximum of $2,500, for building refresh work in Saskatoon. It supports small maintenance and improvement projects for commercial building façades, including projects that only involve maintenance work.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $2,500
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Saskatchewan
- 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: 3
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Businesses
- Applicants in established commercial areas
Eligible expenses
- Facade improvement costs.
- Facade conservation costs.
- Maintenance and improvement work on commercial building façades.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatoon
Activities funded
- Commercial building façade improvement and conservation work.
- Small maintenance projects for building refresh.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program information and guidelines
- Read the program details before applying.
- Check whether the project fits the Building Refresh Incentive.
- Step 2: Apply online
- Use the City of Saskatoon application portal.
- Submit the application anytime during the year while funds remain available.
- Step 3: Await review
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- If funds are fully allocated, applications may still be reviewed later if more funds become available.
Selection criteria
- First-come, first-served application order.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
- Funding is not guaranteed for all applicants.
- If additional funds become available, applications are reviewed based on receipt order.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply even if funds are fully allocated.
- Additional funds may become available later in the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive Program
What is the City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive?
The program provides up to 50% of budgeted costs, to a maximum of $2,500, for building refresh work in Saskatoon. It supports small maintenance and improvement projects for commercial building façades, including projects that only involve maintenance work.
How much funding can be received?
City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive 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 City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive program?
To be eligible for the City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive program, you must:
Property owners or businesses
Located in established commercial areas
Small maintenance or improvement projects
What expenses are eligible under City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive?
Facade improvement costs.
Facade conservation costs.
Maintenance and improvement work on commercial building façades.
Where is the City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive available?
The City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Saskatoon - Building Refresh Incentive is a Grant and Funding