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RMWB Façade Improvement Grant
Funding for downtown façade upgrades and improvements
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 78,750
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports façade upgrades for eligible downtown buildings in Fort McMurray. It offers matching reimbursement funding for exterior renovations, accessibility and safety improvements, signage, lighting, windows and doors, and related design work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 78,750 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Fort McMurray
- Alberta
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Exterior façade renovations for downtown buildings
- Storefront improvements and building frontage upgrades
- Accessibility and safety-related façade improvements
- New murals on eligible buildings
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Letter of intent, photos showing the existing conditions, façade drawings, Certificate of Title, and corporate search for the applicant.
- Letter of Authorization for simple and comprehensive façade applications made by tenants.
- Two (2) contractor estimates and any other information identified in the conditional approval letter.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial buildings
- Institutional buildings
- Mixed-use buildings
- Apartment buildings
Who is not eligible
- New buildings and additions
- Projects intended only to restore natural disaster damage
- Buildings with work already funded by another municipal grant for the same scope
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including project management, design, and engineering
- Municipal planning permit fees
- Direct labour, tools and equipment rental, and GST
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance and roof or structural repairs
- Labour performed by the applicant
- Tools, consumables, profit, insurance, warranties, and overruns
- Window treatments that obscure street-level windows
- Work already funded by another municipal grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Fort McMurray
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program objectives.
- Quality of the proposed design and improvements.
- Whether the project meets the required number of major improvements.
- Compliance with accessibility and safety requirements, where applicable.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application meeting
- Book a meeting with program staff before applying.
- Review your project idea and confirm basic requirements.
- Step 2: Submit a preliminary application
- Complete the application form and prepare the required supporting documents.
- Submit the application for initial review.
- Step 3: Receive conditional approval
- The Municipality reviews the proposal for eligibility and program fit.
- If approved, you receive conditional approval and a deadline to submit pricing.
- Step 4: Submit pricing and final materials
- Provide the required contractor estimates and any additional documents requested.
- Submit the remaining information for final approval.
- Step 5: Sign the funding agreement and begin work
- Sign the grant agreement before construction starts.
- Obtain the required permits before beginning work.
- Step 6: Request reimbursement
- Complete the project, then submit the reimbursement request with the required proof of completion and payment.
- Send the reimbursement package by email or deliver it in person to the program office.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for basic eligibility and program fit.
- If approved in principle, a conditional approval is issued and pricing must be submitted within 90 days.
- Final approval is based on the reviewed pricing and project details.
- A grant agreement must be signed before work begins.
- Reimbursement is processed after project completion and verification by the Municipality; projects must be fully complete and paid for before reimbursement is requested; permits issued by RMWB Safety Codes Services must be closed and all work inspected; all documents except the completed vendor form must be submitted in a single email.
Additional information
- Pre-application meetings are strongly encouraged.
- Funding is first-come, first-served.
- Applications may be closed after 4 weeks without communication.
- Projects must be completed within 18 months of the agreement date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RMWB Façade Improvement Grant Program
What is the RMWB Façade Improvement Grant?
This program supports façade upgrades for eligible downtown buildings in Fort McMurray. It offers matching reimbursement funding for exterior renovations, accessibility and safety improvements, signage, lighting, windows and doors, and related design work.
How much funding can be received?
RMWB Façade Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $78,750 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the RMWB Façade Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the RMWB Façade Improvement Grant program, you must:
Existing eligible building.
Located in the program area.
Meets design requirements.
What expenses are eligible under RMWB Façade Improvement Grant?
Exterior façade renovations for downtown buildings
Storefront improvements and building frontage upgrades
Accessibility and safety-related façade improvements
New murals on eligible buildings
Who can I contact for more information about the RMWB Façade Improvement Grant?
You can contact Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) by email at incentives@rmwb.ca or by phone at 780.743.7000.
Where is the RMWB Façade Improvement Grant available?
The RMWB Façade Improvement Grant program is available the province of Alberta.