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City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program
Support for storefront exterior upgrades
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Spruce Grove Storefront Improvement Program offers building owners or tenants with written permission from the building owner up to 50% matching support in the Storefront Improvement Program Area for exterior storefront improvements. Eligible work includes façade upgrades, signage, and accessibility features.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Spruce Grove
- Alberta
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
- Exterior improvements to storefronts
- Façade upgrades, including painting, recladding, masonry, and restoration or addition of exterior architectural features
- New, replacement, or reconfigured windows, doors, entrances, signage, weather protection, and accessibility features
- Outdoor fixtures and pedestrian amenities such as planters, exterior lighting, seating, tables, patios, and public art
Documents Needed
- Complete application form
- Written consent of building owners if a tenant is the applicant
- Current building and storefront photos, including adjacent buildings and storefronts
- Drawings and description of proposed improvement(s)
- Photos or quotes of products to be purchased or installed, cost quote(s) from contractor(s), detailed project costs and total grant amount requested, and schedule and completion date
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Building owners
- Tenants with written permission from the building owner
Who is not eligible
- Home-based businesses
Eligible expenses
- Municipal planning permit fees
- Professional services, such as designers and contractors, to a maximum of 15% of project costs
- Direct project labour costs
- Materials and supplies, including shipping/freight and tool or equipment rentals
- Building additions or extensions; outdoor fixtures; new, replacement, or reconfigured windows, doors, entrances, or signage; new or replacement weather protection; façade upgrades; and accessibility features
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance, including structural and roof repairs
- Insurance, warranty, profit, contingencies, and cost overruns
- Window tints or treatments, vinyl wraps, security bars, and rolling shutters
- Costs incurred before approval, except professional services
- Unapproved scope changes after approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Storefront Improvement Program Area
- McLeod Avenue from King Street to Nelson Drive
Selection criteria
- Proposals should support the goals of the City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan and the Land Use Bylaw.
- Proposals should promote improvements throughout the Storefront Improvement Program Area.
- Within the BIA zone, proposed improvements should align with the City Centre Commercial District’s vision for continuous narrow storefronts, street-level pedestrian activity, accessibility, and a high-quality urban form with varied façades, elevated architectural design, and consistent signage.
How to apply
- Hold a pre-application meeting to discuss the proposal and find out whether other permits are required.
- Submit a complete application with the required components.
- City staff review the application, and successful applications sign a Reimbursement Agreement.
- If necessary, complete the parallel Development and Building Permit process; most exterior renovations are anticipated to need a Development and Building Permit.
- Complete the work and submit completion evidence for review.
- Receive reimbursement in accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- City staff review the application.
- Successful applicants must sign a Reimbursement Agreement with the City before beginning the work.
- Reimbursement occurs after the work is completed and evidence of completion is submitted for review.
- A publicly visible window sticker or plaque recognizing the funding contribution is required, and a site visit by Municipal staff may be required.
Additional information
- If all funds are allocated, new applicants may be added to a waitlist for the following year’s program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program Program
What is the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program?
The Spruce Grove Storefront Improvement Program offers building owners or tenants with written permission from the building owner up to 50% matching support in the Storefront Improvement Program Area for exterior storefront improvements. Eligible work includes façade upgrades, signage, and accessibility features.
How much funding can be received?
City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program program?
To be eligible for the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program program, you must:
The building must be located within the Storefront Improvement Program Area and have a purpose-built commercial unit accessed from the ground level.
Existing tenants must hold a valid business license.
The property must be up to date on property taxes and municipal utility bills, and it cannot be subject to an unresolved enforcement order or a current legal dispute with the Municipality.
What expenses are eligible under City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program?
Exterior improvements to storefronts
Façade upgrades, including painting, recladding, masonry, and restoration or addition of exterior architectural features
New, replacement, or reconfigured windows, doors, entrances, signage, weather protection, and accessibility features
Outdoor fixtures and pedestrian amenities such as planters, exterior lighting, seating, tables, patios, and public art
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program?
You can contact City of Spruce Grove by email at agutowski@sprucegrove.org or by phone at (780) 962-7634 ext. 266.
Where is the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program available?
The City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Spruce Grove - Storefront Improvement Program is a Grant and Funding