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Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts
Supports commercial façade renovations and streetscape improvements in older districts
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Trois-Rivières’ Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city’s oldest neighborhoods (Stream 1) supports commercial or mixed building owners with grants to revitalize key areas through quality renovations of commercial storefronts, including façade restoration, heritage element reconstruction, signage, and exterior landscaping. Funding covers 50% of eligible costs (60% for heritage buildings), with a maximum of $150,000 for renovation work plus up to $10,000 for eligible landscaping, subject to program limits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation or restoration work to improve the exterior appearance of the building’s main commercial façade (including visible side façades along the commercial artery).
- Reconstruction of lost or deteriorated heritage architectural elements to enhance the exterior appearance or restore the original building volume.
- Installation, replacement or upgrading of exterior commercial signage.
- Landscaping and outdoor space improvements between the building and the municipal right-of-way.
Documents Needed
- Completed program registration/application form
- Brief description of the planned work and estimated costs
- Any other supporting documents relevant to the review of the file
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of commercial buildings.
- Owners of mixed-use buildings (commercial use and others).
Eligible expenses
- Costs for renovating or restoring the exterior of the main façade (and visible side façades), including rebuilding missing or damaged heritage elements.
- Signage work related to the building.
- Landscaping and exterior site work between the building and the municipal right-of-way.
- Applicable taxes related to eligible work.
- Professional fees (architecture and engineering) directly related to the eligible work performed.
- Building permit costs.
- Costs to install utility services.
- Program fee charges (file opening and program administration/follow-up fees).
- Tenant compensation/indemnities linked to the eligible work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any work completed before the City approves the grant application.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Trois-Rivières, Quebec (within the program’s designated eligible application territory for the city’s oldest neighbourhoods/commercial arteries).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed by the City of Trois-Rivières in order of receipt, until the program’s allocated funds are exhausted.
- The City reviews the file and confirms the building’s eligibility, including a summary inspection of the targeted building.
- The City issues a decision (approval or refusal); only work completed after the City’s approval is eligible.
- If approved, the applicant must pay a $400 fee for the administration and follow-up of an accepted request.
- Approved work must start within 3 months of approval and be completed within 12 months.
Additional information
- A $100 fee is required to open a file, and an additional $400 fee applies for the administration and follow-up of an accepted application.
- Only costs actually incurred (real costs) are considered when calculating the grant amount.
- Work completed before the City approves the grant is not eligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts?
Trois-Rivières’ Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city’s oldest neighborhoods (Stream 1) supports commercial or mixed building owners with grants to revitalize key areas through quality renovations of commercial storefronts, including façade restoration, heritage element reconstruction, signage, and exterior landscaping. Funding covers 50% of eligible costs (60% for heritage buildings), with a maximum of $150,000 for renovation work plus up to $10,000 for eligible landscaping, subject to program limits.
How much funding can be received?
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts program?
To be eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts program, you must:
Property owner of a commercial or mixed-use building.
Building located within the program’s eligible territory (defined by the City).
Eligible work must be done by an RBQ-licensed contractor.
What expenses are eligible under Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts?
Renovation or restoration work to improve the exterior appearance of the building’s main commercial façade (including visible side façades along the commercial artery).
Reconstruction of lost or deteriorated heritage architectural elements to enhance the exterior appearance or restore the original building volume.
Installation, replacement or upgrading of exterior commercial signage.
Landscaping and outdoor space improvements between the building and the municipal right-of-way.
Who can I contact for more information about the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières or by phone at 311.
Where is the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts available?
The Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trois-Rivières — Revitalization of commercial arteries in the city's oldest neighborhoods – Stream 1: Renovation of commercial storefronts is a Grant and Funding
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