Business Improvement Area Grants: Storefront Improvement Grant
$50,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Business Improvement Area Grants provide funding for commercial buildings and businesses located or planning to locate in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).
The Storefront Improvement Grant is a matching reimbursement grant for large, significant exterior renovations, up to 50% of project costs. Mid-block buildings may be eligible for up to $25,000. Corner buildings may be eligible for up to $50,000.
Comments on Funding:
February 1-29, 2024 April 1-30, 2024 September 1-30, 2024
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be commercial property owners or someone approved by the property owner to act on their behalf;
2. be businesses;
3. be willing to invest in exterior renovations to commercial storefronts;
4. be based in the City of Edmonton;
5. have properties that meet the following requirements:
a) Construction work has not started;
b) Projects are located within a Business Improvement Area or other Council-approved Target Area;
c) Projects will support commercial use on the main floor. Home based businesses do not
qualify;
d) Properties have not previously received a Storefront Improvement Grant/Facade
Improvement Program Grant;
e) Projects include at least one critical improvement;
f) Buildings will have clear, unobscured street-level windows once construction is complete
and for the 5 year maintenance period:
i. Window tints, vinyl wraps, tinted or frosted glass, large window decals, and
window perforations that obscure views in and out of the building are not permitted.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. contact the Program Manager to confirm eligibility. The Program Manager will visit the Applicants’ site to discuss their plans and help them plan for a successful project;
2. complete an application package and submit it to the Program Manager during an
application period.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must provide:
1. a completed application form;
2. Building elevations showing design and materials;
3. Conceptual drawings or renderings to support the building elevations;
4. Site plan that shows the property line .
Other Things to Note:
2024 intake periods run from February 1-29, April 1-30 and September 1-30
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