Closed
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
North Perth, Perth, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports downtown façade upgrades in Listowel, Atwood, and Monkton. It offers up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $7,500, for exterior commercial improvements and related public art work.
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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 adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- North Perth, Perth
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Storefront and façade upgrades in downtown commercial areas
- Exterior restoration and building appearance improvements
- Accessibility and entranceway improvements
- Public art and mural installations on building façades
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Two itemized contractor quotes
- Photos of the existing property
- Design drawings, sketches, or renderings
- Owner authorization, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business owners
- Commercial property owners
- Tenants with owner authorization
Who is not eligible
- Properties outside the designated downtown areas
- Applicants without property owner authorization, when required
- Properties with existing FIP-funded renovations already completed
Eligible expenses
- Exterior façade improvements and restoration work
- Windows, doors, awnings, signage, and entrance upgrades
- Barrier-free accessibility improvements
- Public art, murals, and flower boxes
- Detailed design costs, if approved and reasonable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Interior renovations
- HST
- Permit fees
- Travel fees
- Structural engineer fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Listowel
- Atwood
- Monkton
Selection criteria
- Use of local contractors may be considered.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Review the Downtown Commercial Design Guidelines and the FIP program requirements to confirm that your property and proposed project are eligible.
- Verify that the building is located within the designated downtown CIP area in Listowel, Atwood, or Monkton.
- Contact the Economic Development Coordinator to discuss your project before preparing an application.
2
Prepare application
- Attend the required pre-consultation meeting with the project administrator before submitting the application.
- Gather the supporting materials required for the package, including photos, drawings or sketches, and two detailed contractor quotes.
- If you are not the property owner, obtain written authorization from the registered owner.
3
Submit application
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Include the required supporting documents, including itemized estimates, photographs, project specifications, and any additional materials requested by municipal staff.
- Submit the full package to the project administrator before any work begins.
4
Await approval
- Wait for written notice from the Municipality regarding the status of your application.
- If approved, enter into the grant agreement before starting the project.
- Begin work within 6 months of approval and complete the project within 12 months.
5
Complete project
- Arrange the required municipal inspection once the project is complete.
- Submit original invoices and proof of payment for the completed work.
- If the final payment depends on grant funds, provide the contractor’s letter of understanding during agreement signing.
Processing and Agreement
- The approval committee will consider whether an applicant plans on working with local contractors as part of the review process.
Additional information
- There is no application fee.
- Approved projects require a municipal agreement before work starts.
- Projects must begin within 6 months and finish within 12 months of approval.
- The program is offered in two intake periods each year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Downtown Facade Improvement Program Program
What is the Downtown Facade Improvement Program?
This program supports downtown façade upgrades in Listowel, Atwood, and Monkton. It offers up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $7,500, for exterior commercial improvements and related public art work.
How much funding can be received?
Downtown Facade Improvement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Downtown Facade Improvement Program program?
To be eligible for the Downtown Facade Improvement Program program, you must:
Commercial property in a downtown CIP area
Property taxes in good standing
Owner or authorized tenant
What expenses are eligible under Downtown Facade Improvement Program?
Storefront and façade upgrades in downtown commercial areas
Exterior restoration and building appearance improvements
Accessibility and entranceway improvements
Public art and mural installations on building façades
Who can I contact for more information about the Downtown Facade Improvement Program?
You can contact Municipality of North Perth by email at gmurakami@northperth.ca or by phone at 519-292-2052.
Where is the Downtown Facade Improvement Program available?
The Downtown Facade Improvement Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Downtown Facade Improvement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Downtown Facade Improvement Program is a Grant and Funding