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Beltline BIA Community Improvement Grant (Calgary)
The Beltline BIA pays back half the cost of facade and signage work, up to $1,250 per project. You pay first and get reimbursed after approval. This intake is closed. Watch for the next one before you plan work. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“The BIA will contribute up to $1,250 per approved project.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
The intake is closed now. If it reopens, get the BIA's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You operate a business within the Beltline BIA area in Calgary
- You are planning exterior improvements like facade work, murals, or new signage
- You can secure approval before you start any work or buy materials
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside the Beltline BIA boundaries in Calgary
- You have already started or completed the improvement work
- You are looking for funding for interior renovations or non-public-facing changes
How much you'd realistically get
For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $1,250 back.
50% match, up to $1,250 per project
What may be supported
- facade improvements
- murals/window art
- signage
- lighting
- outdoor beautification
- street furniture
How applying works
Effort: mediumWhen the program reopens, you apply to the Beltline BIA with quotes and photos, get approval before you start, then claim your costs after the work is done.
- 01Check that the program has reopened, and confirm your property is in the Beltline BIA area
- 02Get the BIA's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
- 03Complete the approved work
- 04Submit your costs for reimbursement
Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then the Beltline BIA pays back its share (half, up to $1,250) after it's done and inspected.
- If the program reopens, apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything.
- Only businesses inside the Beltline BIA area in Calgary can apply. Confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- BIA funding is limited each year. If the program reopens, confirm money is available.
What are your odds?
The last intake closed on March 31, 2026. If your business is inside the Beltline BIA, watch for the next intake and get approval before you start any work.
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Storefront Signage
Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
Funding for Accessibility
Grants for ramps, doors and washrooms may help pay for accessibility improvements.
What you can combine it with
You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Ask the BIA before you apply.
Worth reading before you apply
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.