Facade Conservation & Enhancement Incentive Grant
$16,000.00
Grant
Description:
The City of Saskatoon encourages the conservation and enhancement of commercial building facades by providing grant funding to property owners and businesses located in established commercial areas to cover a portion of the eligible costs of facade improvement and/or conservation work.
Comments on Funding:
This incentive is intended to support larger, comprehensive façade redevelopment projects. This grant funds up to 50% of the total cost of the project to a maximum of $16,000.
April 30, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must be geographically through the City’s operational budgeting process. Only projects within areas that have available funding will be considered eligible. Currently the following areas have allocated funding:
• Riversdale Business District;
• Downtown Business District;
• Broadway Business District; and
• Sutherland Business District.
Application Steps:
Applicants must fill out and submit applications online: https://cityofsaskatoon.smapply.io/prog/faade_conservation_and_enhancement_incentive_and_heritage_conservation_incentive/
Documentation Needed:
A completed application must include:
• Signed and completed application form;
• Full project description outlining scope of project, and detailed description of materials to be used;
• Scaled drawings/renderings of the proposed project;
• A line-by-line cost breakdown of project components related to the façade only;
• Current photos of the building façade prior to construction beginning;
• Any historic photos of the building (if available); and,
• If tenant is applying, a letter of understanding from the property owner must be provided indicating they are aware of the work being undertaken and the tenant is completing the work and will be the one to receive the incentive.
Other Things to Note:
The Heritage Conservation Incentive
and the Façade Conservation & Enhancement Incentive can be used in tandem if an applicant qualifies for both.
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