Applications closed, monitoring for reopening
Applications are not open right now (they last closed March 5, 2026). Many programs like this reopen, so we re-check and update this page.
● Still available
2 other programs are open, with funding up to $45,000
- Regional Opportunities Investment Tax CreditGet cash back on building upgrades with a 10% refundable tax credit, up to $45,000 per year.Tax credit · OntarioUp to $45,000
- Starter Company PlusOntario's Small Business Enterprise Centres offer up to $5,000 plus training to people starting,…Grant · OntarioUp to $5,000
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Community Improvement Plan - Facade and Signage Grants
Refresh your storefront with up to $12,500 for facade work or $2,500 for signage in Quinte West. This is a cost-share grant, meaning you pay first and get reimbursed after the work is done. Note: this intake is currently closed, so monitor for the next one before planning. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
How we verify funding records →
Before you spend a dollar
Get the city's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything — starting early is the #1 way owners lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Get a free, 2-minute read on whether this program fits your business. No obligation.
Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You own a commercial property within the Quinte West CIP Priority Area
- You are planning exterior facade, signage, or renovation work
- You can secure approval before you start any construction or purchases
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside the designated Quinte West CIP or BIA zones
- You have already started or completed the work before getting approval
How much you'd realistically get
For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $5,000 back.
Façade: 50% of eligible costs up to $12,500 (up to $17,500 for properties with more than one façade); Signage: 50% up to $2,500 per property
What may be supported
- Facade improvements
- Signage upgrades
- Building and property renovations
- Upper-storey conversions
How applying works
Effort: mediumA city application with quotes/photos; approval before you start, then claim after completion.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the city'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
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs eye-catching storefront signs that stop traffic and pull customers inside, using the signage grant to cover half the cost so your brand stands out on the street.
- BBN coordinates your exterior build-out, bringing in trusted trades for painting, masonry, or lighting so you manage one project, not five contractors, while we handle the logistics.
- BBN guides you through the application and deadline process without the paperwork stress, so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then you're reimbursed (about half) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything — starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Area-gated to Quinte West's designated CIP/BIA zone — confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year — confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Area-gated and funding-limited, but a straightforward fit if your Quinte West address qualifies and you apply before starting.
Related BBN services
Storefront Signs & Sign Boards
Sign concepts, mockups and measurements done right. Fabrication and installation quoted and managed for you.
Storefront & Facade Improvements
Facade refresh concepts, visualizations and contractor coordination, scoped the way municipal improvement programs expect.
Accessibility Improvements
Accessible websites, clear signage, and ramps or entrance work handled by licensed trades.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project — we'll check what stacks.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated ; last verified today with the official source. Source: official program page.