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Crescent Heights Village BIA Matching Grant (Calgary)

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The Crescent Heights Village BIA in Calgary matches 50% of your costs, up to $250, for lighting, painting, awnings and window displays. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after approval. Applications are open.

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At a glance

Maximum support50% match, up to $250 per business
Issued byCrescent Heights Village BIA
RegionAlberta
Pre-approvalRequired before starting
Matching fundsYes, business contributes

Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.

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Is this for you?

  • You operate a storefront business within the Crescent Heights Village BIA area in Calgary.
  • You are planning exterior improvements like lighting, painting, awnings, or window displays.
  • You can secure approval from the BIA before you start any work or purchase materials.

Probably not the right fit if

  • You are located outside Calgary or outside the specific Crescent Heights Village BIA boundaries.
  • You have already started or completed the work, as retroactive applications are not accepted.

How much you'd realistically get

For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $250 back.

50% match, up to $250 per business

What may be supported

  • exterior lighting
  • window cleaning
  • door/trim painting
  • new awnings
  • window displays/art
  • patio
  • marketing

How applying works

Effort: mediumYou apply to the BIA with quotes and photos, get approval before you start, then claim your costs after the work is done.

  1. 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
  2. 02Get the BIA's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
  3. 03Complete the approved work
  4. 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 BIA reimburses its share (half, up to $250) after it's done and inspected.
  • Get approval from the BIA BEFORE you start any work or buy anything. Work started before approval does not qualify.
  • Only businesses inside the Crescent Heights Village BIA area in Calgary qualify. Confirm your address before you spend.
  • BIA funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.

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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.

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