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Commercial Building Facade Grant
Funding for Downtown Smithville facade improvements
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Smithville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the rehabilitation, restoration, and improvement of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use building facades in Downtown Smithville. It offers a matching grant of up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $10,000 per property/project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Smithville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rehabilitation, restoration, and improvement of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use building facades
- Storefront improvement and restoration in Downtown Smithville
- Facade work on visible front, rear, and side elevations
- Heritage-related facade restoration where applicable
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Written owner authorization, if applicable
- At least three contractor cost estimates
- Professional architectural or design drawings
- Supporting documents requested by Township staff
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Downtown Smithville
- Tenants with written owner authorization
- Commercial, institutional, and mixed-use property applicants
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without property owner authorization, when required
- Properties outside Downtown Smithville
Eligible expenses
- Facade rehabilitation, restoration, and improvement work
- Storefront repairs and replacement, including doors and windows
- Masonry, brickwork, cornices, parapets, eaves, awnings, canopies, lighting, signage, and landscaping
- Architectural or professional design fees related to eligible work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work that is not eligible under the program
- Projects that do not comply with heritage-related requirements
- Improvement work completed outside the approved scope
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Smithville
- Township of West Lincoln
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and supporting documents are reviewed by Township staff for eligibility.
- Staff may request clarification, additional documents, or perform a site visit and inspection.
- Staff make a recommendation to Township Council.
- If approved, a grant agreement is executed before construction and payment.
- After completion, staff review the work and documentation before issuing the grant cheque.
Additional information
- No application fee is required.
- A pre-application meeting with staff is recommended.
- Before-and-after photos are required.
- A grant agreement must be signed before payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial Building Facade Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial Building Facade Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Commercial Building Facade Grant?
This program supports the rehabilitation, restoration, and improvement of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use building facades in Downtown Smithville. It offers a matching grant of up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $10,000 per property/project.
How much funding can be received?
Commercial Building Facade Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Commercial Building Facade Grant program?
To be eligible for the Commercial Building Facade Grant program, you must:
Property owner or authorized tenant
Downtown Smithville location
Work must meet program guidelines
What expenses are eligible under Commercial Building Facade Grant?
Rehabilitation, restoration, and improvement of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use building facades
Storefront improvement and restoration in Downtown Smithville
Facade work on visible front, rear, and side elevations
Heritage-related facade restoration where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial Building Facade Grant?
You can contact Township of West Lincoln by email at planning@westlincoln.ca or by phone at 905-957-3346 ext. 5134.
Where is the Commercial Building Facade Grant available?
The Commercial Building Facade Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Commercial Building Facade Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial Building Facade Grant is a Grant and Funding