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Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant
Support for storefront facade improvements
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- Funding available
- $ 11,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $11,500
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- 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?
- 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.
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.
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.
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
Selection criteria
- Greatest alignment with CIP objectives.
- Greatest community impact.
- Job creation potential.
- Total capital investment.
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
Official sources
Program guide
Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement GrantApplication portal
Norfolk County CIP application form
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?
Facade repair and restoration work.
Storefront renovations and redesign.
Signage, awnings, and entranceway improvements.
Architectural, planning, engineering, and drawing services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Norfolk County Building Facade Improvement Grant?
You can contact Norfolk County 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