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Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program
Reimbursement funding for downtown facade upgrades
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Terrace, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides reimbursement funding of up to $5,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible façade improvement costs. It supports exterior upgrades for downtown Terrace buildings, including lighting, painting, signage, accessibility features, awnings, and other visible façade improvements.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Terrace
- British Columbia
- 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: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area
- Business owners in the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area
- Tenants with written property owner approval
- Non-profit and enterprising non-profit tenants
- Home-based businesses with a commercial storefront in the specified area
Who is not eligible
- Residential homes located in the commercial area
- Apartment buildings
- Government-owned buildings
- Properties outside the specified area
- Empty or non-operating businesses, except where improvements are being made in anticipation of reopening
Eligible expenses
- Direct project labour, contractor fees, and project-related materials and supplies
- Design, architectural, or engineering fees related to the facade
- Tool and equipment rental, shipping or freight, and PST
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance and structural repairs
- Roofing, paving, fencing, and landscaping
- Interior renovations and non-visible improvements
- Projects started before approval
- Staff wages, equipment purchases, utilities, permit fees, and GST
Eligible geographic areas
- Terrace Downtown Improvement Area
- Terrace, British Columbia
Activities funded
- Exterior facade upgrades for downtown Terrace commercial buildings
- Lighting, painting, siding, awnings, signage, accessibility, and entrance improvements
- Patio improvements and wayfinding signage where eligible
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the project description, quotes, before photos, and drawings or mock-ups.
- Include owner consent if applying as a tenant.
- Step 2: Submit to TDIA
- Send the completed application and attachments by email or through the TDIA website.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- TDIA forwards the application for review by the City of Terrace Planning Department and the Project Review Committee.
- The applicant is informed of approval or rejection.
- Step 4: Complete the work and claim reimbursement
- Sign the Letter of Understanding if approved.
- Obtain required permits, complete the project, and submit invoices, proof of payment, inspection proof if applicable, and completed project photos.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description
- Quotes or estimates with cost breakdown
- Before photos of the existing facade
- Drawings or mock-ups, and owner consent if applying as a tenant
Selection criteria
- Compliance with City of Terrace zoning and urban design guidelines.
- Condition of the building, with poorer condition viewed more favorably.
- Impact on the streetscape.
- Use of a professional designer or architect.
- Location within the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by TDIA, the City of Terrace Planning Department, and the Project Review Committee.
- Applicants are notified of approval or rejection by email or mailed letter.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding.
- Reimbursement is issued only after project completion and submission of proof of payment and other required documentation.
Additional information
- Approved projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.
- Reimbursement is expected in January 2027 for approved projects.
- Applications submitted before May 8, 2026 receive priority.
- If funds remain, later applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program Program
What is the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program?
This program provides reimbursement funding of up to $5,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible façade improvement costs. It supports exterior upgrades for downtown Terrace buildings, including lighting, painting, signage, accessibility features, awnings, and other visible façade improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program program?
To be eligible for the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program program, you must:
Property or business owners in TDIA.
Tenant applications need owner approval.
Project must be a new exterior facade improvement.
What expenses are eligible under Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program?
Direct project labour, contractor fees, and project-related materials and supplies
Design, architectural, or engineering fees related to the facade
Tool and equipment rental, shipping or freight, and PST
Who can I contact for more information about the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) by email at terracetdia@gmail.com.
Where is the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program available?
The Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Terrace Business Facade Improvement Program is a Grant and Funding