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Business Improvement Area Grants – Storefront Refresh Grant │ Edmonton City

October 31, 2024

Value

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.

Description

Great storefronts support great businesses and help to create attractive, lively commercial main streets. The City of Edmonton encourages property owners to invest in exterior renovations to commercial storefronts by providing matching reimbursement grants to cover a
portion of the eligible costs. Buildings must be located within Business Improvement Areas or other Council-approved Target Areas.

Eligible Applicants

To apply to the Storefront Improvement Program, you must be the property owner or someone approvedapproved by the property owner to act on their behalf. Eligible applications must answer yes to all of the following:

  • Construction work has not started
  • Project is located within a Business Improvement Area or other Council-approved Target Area
  • Project will support commercial use on the main floor. Home based businesses do not qualify
  • Property has not previously received a Storefront Improvement Grant/Facade Improvement Program Grant
  • Project includes at least one critical improvement (see below for critical improvements)
  • Building will have clear, unobscured street-level windows once construction is complete and for the 5-year maintenance period
    • 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

Contact the Program Manager if you are unsure whether or not your building meets the eligibility criteria.

Eligible Expenses

An eligible project must include at least three improvements, including one of the following critical improvements:

  • Redesign the storefront (i.e. enlarging, adding or moving windows and doors)
  • Upgrade windows and/or doors
  • Re-cladding the building with new materials (excluding paint or pressure-washing)
  • Adding awnings or canopies
  • Installing new permanent patios or other active streetfront uses on private property (does not include sidewalk cafes, which are located on road right-of-ways.
  • Installing new accessibility features such as ramps or handrails

Deadline Date

2024 intake periods run from February 1-29, April 1-30 and October 1-31.

Contact

Phone Number: 780-221-2337

E-mail Address: storefront.improvement@edmonton.ca

Website: https://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/business_resources/business-improvement-area-grants.aspx

Industry:

Employment, Infrastructure

Location:

Alberta

Tags:

Renovation

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