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City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program
Funding for commercial facade improvements in Saskatoon
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 16,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 9, 2026
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports façade improvement and heritage conservation for commercial properties in Saskatoon’s established commercial areas. It offers up to $16,000 for façade conservation, up to $4,000 for heritage conservation, and up to $2,500 for building refresh projects.
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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 expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 9, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatoon
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Large-scale facade redevelopment
- Heritage facade conservation
- Small maintenance and improvement projects for storefront facades
- Projects that improve the public realm and pedestrian experience
Documents Needed
- Signed and completed application form
- Project description and materials description
- Scaled drawings or renderings of the proposed project
- Line-by-line cost breakdown for facade-related work
- Current photos of the building facade, plus historic photos if available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Businesses
- Commercial property tenants with owner consent
Who is not eligible
- Properties in tax arrears
- Properties under an Order to Remedy from the City of Saskatoon
- Projects on buildings without heritage elements that are only maintenance, except under the Building Refresh Incentive
Eligible expenses
- Materials, contractor labour, and equipment rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs
- Legal fees
- Own labour by the applicant or property owner
- Projects on buildings without heritage elements that are only maintenance, except under the Building Refresh Incentive
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Saskatoon
- Established commercial areas with allocated funding
Selection criteria
- Overall economic benefit: /40
- Neighbourhood character: /20
- Visual interest: /20
- Activity, safety, and comfort: /20
- Heritage conservation achievement: /10
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Read the Program Guide before applying.
- Check the incentive stream that matches your project.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare the required project description, drawings, cost breakdown, and photos.
- If applying as a tenant, obtain the property owner’s letter of understanding.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the online application form for the appropriate incentive stream.
- Submit before work begins.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Applications are reviewed by the Program Coordinator and, where applicable, the Adjudication Committee.
- Applicants receive notification of the decision and project deadlines.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Program Coordinator and, for most streams, by an Adjudication Committee.
- Facade Conservation and Enhancement and Heritage Conservation applications are reviewed twice a year.
- Building Refresh applications are reviewed and approved administratively throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applicants are notified of the decision, and approved projects receive a start date and completion deadline.
- Payment is issued after satisfactory completion of the project, submission of receipts, and closure of relevant permits if required.
Additional information
- The program has three incentive streams.
- Applicants should review the Program Guide before applying.
- Only complete applications are considered.
- Grant payment is issued after project completion and permit closure, if applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Program
What is the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program?
This program supports façade improvement and heritage conservation for commercial properties in Saskatoon’s established commercial areas. It offers up to $16,000 for façade conservation, up to $4,000 for heritage conservation, and up to $2,500 for building refresh projects.
How much funding can be received?
City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $16,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program program, you must:
Commercial property facade project
Located in an funded program area
Tenant applications need owner consent
What expenses are eligible under City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program?
Large-scale facade redevelopment
Heritage facade conservation
Small maintenance and improvement projects for storefront facades
Projects that improve the public realm and pedestrian experience
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program?
You can contact City of Saskatoon by email at building.standards@saskatoon.ca or by phone at 306-975-2645.
Where is the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program available?
The City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program is a Grant and Funding