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Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant
Financial support for commercial property improvements
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 17,500
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Location
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports façade, signage, renovation, accessibility, and related improvement projects in Quinte West. It provides up to 50% of eligible costs, with maximum amounts varying by incentive and project type.
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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 : 17,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quinte West
- 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
- Commercial property façade and signage upgrades
- Commercial and mixed-use building renovations
- Accessibility improvements to ground floor or upper-storey units
- Redevelopment projects that align with City strategic priorities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required quotes for the proposed work
- Photo of the proposed work area
- Required drawings, if applicable
- Any other documents required for the specific incentive
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business owners
- Property owners
- Commercial tourism operators in the City of Quinte West
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties
- Applicants in property tax arrears
- Applicants in default of a by-law
- Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the City
- Events and activities are not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Façade and signage improvements for commercial properties
- Building and planning fees
- Renovation and accessibility improvement costs
- Costs related to eligible redevelopment projects that increase municipal property taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events and activities
- Work started before official approval
- Retroactive project costs
- Projects that do not meet the program’s zoning requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- CIP Priority Area in the City of Quinte West
- Downtown and Commercial areas
- City-wide for certain tourism-related uses and hotel development, subject to zoning requirements
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Intent to Apply
- Complete the Intent to Apply form during an intake period.
- Provide applicant information and a general description of the proposed project.
- Step 2: Receive application package
- Wait for the internal review of the Intent to Apply form.
- If eligible, receive the full CIP application form and requirements.
- Step 3: Prepare full application
- Complete the application form.
- Collect the required quotes, images, drawings, and any other supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submit full application
- Submit the full and complete CIP application during the designated intake period.
- Step 5: Complete approved work and inspection
- Start work only after official approval.
- Book a Building Department inspection after project completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Intent to Apply is reviewed internally to determine basic eligibility
- Eligible applicants receive the full application form and required documentation list
- Applications are reviewed by City staff and the Review and Evaluation Committee
- Applicants are informed of the final decision within four weeks of the submission deadline
- Approved projects may start after official approval, and payment is issued after completion and inspection
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Review and Evaluation Committee.
- The program allows stacking incentives, except for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
- Only one successful application per program is allowed per property during the plan’s five-year life.
- Work started before official approval is not eligible for funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Program
What is the Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant?
The program supports façade, signage, renovation, accessibility, and related improvement projects in Quinte West. It provides up to 50% of eligible costs, with maximum amounts varying by incentive and project type.
How much funding can be received?
Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $17,500 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant program, you must:
Located within the CIP Area
Commercial use property or project
Meets program zoning requirements
What expenses are eligible under Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant?
Commercial property façade and signage upgrades
Commercial and mixed-use building renovations
Accessibility improvements to ground floor or upper-storey units
Redevelopment projects that align with City strategic priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant?
You can contact City of Quinte West by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant available?
The Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant program is available the province of Ontario.