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Storefront Refresh Grant
Funding for small storefront exterior improvements
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Storefront Refresh Grant provides matching funding for small exterior storefront renovations in Edmonton. Eligible work includes signs, painting, awnings, lighting, accessibility features, bike racks, and other approved front-of-building improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
Activities funded
- Small exterior storefront refresh projects
- Front-of-building signage, painting, awnings, lighting, bike racks, murals, and accessibility improvements
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Photos of the building exterior and proposed refresh area
- Invoices, receipts, and proof of payment
- Photos of the completed project
- Property tax notice and required permits, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial buildings and businesses in Business Improvement Areas
- Commercial units on the ground floor facing the street
- Property owners and authorized tenants or agents
Who is not eligible
- Home-based businesses
- Buildings with work already started before approval
- Buildings with a large parking lot, where the design does not improve street orientation and pedestrian safety
Eligible expenses
- Matching reimbursement for eligible exterior renovation work
- Design fees for approved project work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before approval
- Graffiti removal
- Repairing broken windows caused by vandalism
- Permit fees
- Work completed without required permits
Eligible geographic areas
- Business Improvement Areas in Edmonton
- Council-approved areas in Edmonton
Selection criteria
- Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only complete applications that meet eligibility criteria are considered.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Include photos of the building exterior and the area to be refreshed.
- Step 2: Submit the package
- Email the complete application package to storefront.improvement@edmonton.ca.
- Step 3: Wait for review and approval
- If approved, you will receive an approval letter.
- Step 4: Complete the work and request reimbursement
- Finish the project within six months.
- Submit invoices, receipts, photos, the property tax notice, and permits if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only complete applications that meet eligibility criteria are evaluated.
- Approved applicants receive a program approval letter.
- Reimbursement is issued after completion documents are reviewed and verified.
- A grant cheque is mailed once all required documentation is accepted.
Additional information
- Funding is first come, first served.
- Applications are only accepted during the open intake period.
- Projects must be completed within six months of approval.
- Only approved work can be reimbursed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Storefront Refresh Grant Program
What is the Storefront Refresh Grant?
The Storefront Refresh Grant provides matching funding for small exterior storefront renovations in Edmonton. Eligible work includes signs, painting, awnings, lighting, accessibility features, bike racks, and other approved front-of-building improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Storefront Refresh Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Storefront Refresh Grant program?
To be eligible for the Storefront Refresh Grant program, you must:
Located in a BIA or approved area
Ground-floor storefront facing the street
No grant received in the last five years
What expenses are eligible under Storefront Refresh Grant?
Small exterior storefront refresh projects
Front-of-building signage, painting, awnings, lighting, bike racks, murals, and accessibility improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Storefront Refresh Grant?
You can contact City of Edmonton by email at storefront.improvement@edmonton.ca or by phone at 780-221-2337.
Where is the Storefront Refresh Grant available?
The Storefront Refresh Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Storefront Refresh Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Storefront Refresh Grant is a Grant and Funding