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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 13,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Shelburne, Ontario
Overview
This program offers funding of up to $13,500 per property for commercial façade upgrades. It supports exterior improvements such as façade restoration, signage, and design plans to improve building appearance and streetscapes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 13,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Shelburne
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Commercial façade redesign, renovation, or restoration
- Storefront and exterior appearance improvements
- Signage upgrades and design-related enhancements
- Accessibility-related exterior improvements
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Current tax bill
- Conceptual drawing of proposed improvements
- At least two contractor estimates
- Photos of the existing condition
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Commercial tenants with owner consent
- Properties with commercial use at street level
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties without street-level commercial use
- Buildings used as places of worship
- Public institutional properties
- Not-for-profit properties
Eligible expenses
- Materials, equipment, and contracted labour for façade improvements
- Design plans, including architectural and site plans
- Eligible accessibility upgrades meeting AODA standards
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Owner or tenant labour
- General maintenance, unless part of a larger façade project
- Roof signs and standalone ground-mounted signs
- Work already started before approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Shelburne Business Improvement Area (SBIA)
- Project areas within Thunder Bay’s Strategic Core Areas
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions depend on available program funds and may be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If conditionally approved, a building permit must be obtained within one month where required.
- Grants are paid after project completion and verification.
Additional information
- Funding is subject to available program budget.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Improvements must remain in place for at least five years.
- Approved businesses may be featured in local Town communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commercial Façade Improvement 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 Façade Improvement Grant?
This program offers funding of up to $13,500 per property for commercial façade upgrades. It supports exterior improvements such as façade restoration, signage, and design plans to improve building appearance and streetscapes.
How much funding can be received?
Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $13,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program, you must:
Commercial property owner or tenant
Property in the program area
Project approved before work starts
What expenses are eligible under Commercial Façade Improvement Grant?
Commercial façade redesign, renovation, or restoration
Storefront and exterior appearance improvements
Signage upgrades and design-related enhancements
Accessibility-related exterior improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant?
You can contact Town of Shelburne by email at ed@shelburne.ca or by phone at 519-925-2600.
Where is the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant available?
The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commercial Façade Improvement Grant is a Grant and Funding