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Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program

Funding for building façade and property upgrades

Funding available
$ 10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Commercial properties
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Overview

This program offers up to $10,000 per project, or up to $12,500 in specific cases, to support exterior and property improvements in Centre Wellington Township. It covers façade restoration, storefront upgrades, signage, landscaping, lighting, patios, and parking or driveway improvements.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Centre-du-Québec
  • Ontario, Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Commercial properties
  • Mixed-use properties
  • Institutional properties
  • Industrial properties
  • Agricultural properties with a retail commercial or agri-tourism component

Eligible expenses

  • Storefront windows, doors, awnings, canopies, masonry, painting, lighting, and exterior signage.
  • Landscaping, permanent site elements, outdoor patio/café areas, parking areas, and driveway access improvements.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Centre Wellington Township, Ontario

Activities funded

  • Facade rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, and improvement.
  • Storefront display area and business signage improvements.
  • Landscaping, driveway access, and parking area upgrades.

Documents Needed

  • Historic photographs or drawings for heritage restoration or reconstruction work.

Selection criteria

  • Projects with buildings wider than 25 feet or more than one storefront may qualify for a higher maximum.
  • Projects with visible side or rear façade improvements from public areas may qualify for a higher maximum.
  • Projects restoring original heritage features may qualify for a higher maximum.

Additional information

  • Heritage restoration work should be supported by historic photographs or drawings.
  • Buildings designated under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act may require heritage documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program Program

What is the Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program?

This program offers up to $10,000 per project, or up to $12,500 in specific cases, to support exterior and property improvements in Centre Wellington Township. It covers façade restoration, storefront upgrades, signage, landscaping, lighting, patios, and parking or driveway improvements.

How much funding can be received?

Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program program, you must: Property must be in Centre Wellington Township. Eligible building or property type required. Project must match program improvements.

What expenses are eligible under Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program?

Storefront windows, doors, awnings, canopies, masonry, painting, lighting, and exterior signage. Landscaping, permanent site elements, outdoor patio/café areas, parking areas, and driveway access improvements.

Who can I contact for more information about the Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program?

You can contact Township of Centre Wellington by email at webforms.centrewellington.ca/Contact/Planning-and-Development/Economic-Development-Contact-Form or by phone at 519.846.9691 x304.

Where is the Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program available?

The Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program program is available Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, Quebec.