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Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program
Funding for Downtown Perth façade improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Perth, Mauricie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers a matching grant of up to $5,000 per building for façade improvements in Downtown Perth. It supports commercial and mixed-use properties for eligible exterior works, including storefront repairs, masonry, signage, lighting, accessibility, and landscaping improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Perth
- Mauricie
- 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
- Façade rehabilitation and exterior building improvements
- Storefront upgrades and architectural restoration
- Signage, lighting, accessibility, and landscaping improvements
Documents Needed
- Official application form
- Three contractor cost estimates
- Architectural or design drawings, if required
- Other supporting documents, if requested
- Paid invoices and “after” photos upon completion
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of commercial properties
- Owners of mixed-use properties
- Authorized tenants of eligible properties
Eligible expenses
- Storefront, door, and window repairs or replacements
- Masonry, brickwork, cornices, parapets, eaves, awnings, lighting, signage, accessibility, and landscaping improvements
- Architectural or design fees for eligible works
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Painting or stuccoing over original brick or stone features
- Replacing original wooden architectural components with other materials
- Backlit or neon signs
- Removing or altering heritage features or architecturally significant elements
- Use of synthetic components where they are not already in use
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Perth Community Improvement Area
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed by staff and the CIP Implementation Advisory Panel
- Eligibility requirements and program terms are used in the review
- Applications of $5,000 or less may be approved under delegated authority
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application meeting
- Meet with staff to confirm eligibility, scope of work, and timing.
- Step 2: Complete application
- Fill out the official form and include all required documents.
- Step 3: Submit for review
- Staff and the CIP Implementation Advisory Panel review the application and may request more information.
- Step 4: Approval and agreement
- If approved, sign the grant agreement and wait for the executed copy to be returned.
- Step 5: Complete works and payment
- Finish the approved work, then submit paid invoices and “after” photos for final review and cheque issuance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff and the CIP Implementation Advisory Panel
- Staff or the Panel may request clarification or additional documents
- Staff may conduct an initial site visit and property inspection
- Approved applicants sign a grant agreement before work starts
- After completion, staff may inspect the site and review invoices and photos before payment is issued
Additional information
- Multiple-property owners are limited to two projects per year.
- Unallocated funds after September 30 may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Construction must be completed within one calendar year of approval.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Municipal Tax Increment Rebate ProgramMunicipal tax rebate for Downtown Perth property upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions about the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program Program
What is the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program?
This program offers a matching grant of up to $5,000 per building for façade improvements in Downtown Perth. It supports commercial and mixed-use properties for eligible exterior works, including storefront repairs, masonry, signage, lighting, accessibility, and landscaping improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program program?
To be eligible for the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program program, you must:
Commercial or mixed-use property
Located in Downtown Perth CIP area
Owner or authorized tenant applicant
What expenses are eligible under Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program?
Façade rehabilitation and exterior building improvements
Storefront upgrades and architectural restoration
Signage, lighting, accessibility, and landscaping improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program?
You can contact Town of Perth by email at ecdev@perth.ca or by phone at 613-267-3311 ext. 2240.
Where is the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program available?
The Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program program is available Mauricie, Ontario.
Is the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program is a Grant and Funding