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Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program
Supports downtown revitalization planning for local governments
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program offers up to $20,000 in funding to local governments to support comprehensive downtown revitalization planning. Eligible activities include visioning, goal setting, and the development of action plans, policies, and capital improvements to enhance community vitality and attract new businesses, residents, and tourists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparation of comprehensive downtown revitalization plans that establish a long-term vision for the main street area.
- Development of action plans identifying policies, programs, and investments to enhance the vibrancy of downtown areas.
- Main street visioning and goal-setting initiatives aimed at improving livability and attractiveness for businesses, residents, and tourists.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments within Northern Development’s service region
Who is not eligible
- Businesses and private companies (only local governments within the service region are eligible).
- Organizations located outside Northern Development’s service region.
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees
- Consultant travel costs directly associated with completion of the study
- Meeting room and AV rental costs directly associated with community, business, and industry engagement
- External printing costs directly associated with producing a final report
- Cost of obtaining research material (such as industry reports or peer-reviewed journals) directly relevant to the study
- PST (Provincial Sales Tax)
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located within Northern Development Initiative Trust’s service region.
Selection criteria
- Submission of a complete application form with all required information.
- Presentation of a detailed and balanced budget for the proposed project.
- Obtaining a resolution of support from the municipal council or the regional district council.
- Demonstration of the ability to carry out and complete the project within the allotted time (18 months).
- Publication and adoption of the final report by the appropriate municipal bodies.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a tri-annual basis, and late submissions are deferred to the next funding cycle.
- The final revitalization plan must be adopted by the municipal council or regional district board and published on the local government’s website.
- Verification of approval from other funding sources is required prior to approval, except in the Northeast region.
- Completion of the project, including the submission of a final report and actual project expenses, must occur within 18 months of approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program Program
What is the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program?
The Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program offers up to $20,000 in funding to local governments to support comprehensive downtown revitalization planning. Eligible activities include visioning, goal setting, and the development of action plans, policies, and capital improvements to enhance community vitality and attract new businesses, residents, and tourists.
How much funding can be received?
Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program program?
To be eligible for the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a local government.
The applicant must be located within Northern Development’s service region.
What expenses are eligible under Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program?
Preparation of comprehensive downtown revitalization plans that establish a long-term vision for the main street area.
Development of action plans identifying policies, programs, and investments to enhance the vibrancy of downtown areas.
Main street visioning and goal-setting initiatives aimed at improving livability and attractiveness for businesses, residents, and tourists.
Who can I contact for more information about the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) by email at info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca or by phone at 250-561-2525.
Where is the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program available?
The Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program is a Grant and Funding