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Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant
Support for storefront facade improvements
Funding available
$ 11,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant provides matching support to improve visible commercial building facades and strengthen property marketability. Eligible work includes storefront renovations, masonry and window restoration, signage, awnings, entranceway changes, and related professional design services.
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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 : 11,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Improvement of existing building facades and storefronts.
- Restoration and redesign of visible commercial exterior features.
- Professional planning and design work for facade upgrades.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Drawings and/or plans
- At least two cost estimates
- Supporting reports or justifications, if required
- Owner authorization, if applying as a tenant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners.
- Tenants with written permission from the property owner.
- Existing storefront retail properties with street visibility.
Who is not eligible
- Properties with tax arrears.
- Properties with legal claims, liens, or orders affecting title.
- Properties with unpaid municipal utility or other financial obligations.
Eligible expenses
- Facade repair and restoration work.
- Storefront renovations and redesign.
- Signage, awnings, and entranceway improvements.
- Architectural, planning, engineering, and drawing services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Landscaping.
- Building insulation.
- Roof work.
- Interior work.
- In-kind contributions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Urban Area.
- Hamlet Area.
- Lakeshore Area.
Selection criteria
- Greatest alignment with CIP objectives.
- Greatest community impact.
- Job creation potential.
- Total capital investment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the CIP application form.
- Gather drawings, plans, and at least two cost estimates.
- Obtain owner authorization if applying as a tenant.
- Step 2: Submit to Norfolk County
- Submit the application before any work begins.
- Include all required supporting documents with the submission.
- Step 3: County review
- Norfolk County staff review the application for completeness.
- Staff may contact the applicant for additional information or documentation.
- Step 4: Decision and approval
- Applications are approved by the Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development.
- If approved, the applicant proceeds under the grant agreement.
- Step 5: Payment request
- Complete the work.
- Submit paid invoices and proof of payment.
- Final inspection is required before payment is issued.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Norfolk County staff.
- For this grant, the Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development reviews and approves applications.
- Applicants are notified that work cannot start before application approval and an executed agreement.
- Approved applicants must follow the terms and conditions of the Community Improvement Plan.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed for completeness before processing.
- Applicants may need to provide additional documentation if requested by staff.
- Approved grants are not transferable to another property.
- The property owner must authorize the application if a tenant applies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant Program
What is the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant?
The Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant provides matching support to improve visible commercial building facades and strengthen property marketability. Eligible work includes storefront renovations, masonry and window restoration, signage, awnings, entranceway changes, and related professional design services.
How much funding can be received?
Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $11,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant program, you must:
Property owner or authorized tenant.
Existing non-residential building.
Street-visible storefront property.
What expenses are eligible under Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant?
Improvement of existing building facades and storefronts.
Restoration and redesign of visible commercial exterior features.
Professional planning and design work for facade upgrades.
Who can I contact for more information about the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant?
You can contact Norfolk County by email at none or by phone at 519-426-5870.
Where is the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant available?
The Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant is a Grant and Funding