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DCBIA Facade Improvement Grant

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The Downtown Chilliwack BIA pays back about half the cost of storefront work such as paint, lighting and signage. This is a matching grant, so you pay first and get paid back after approval. Confirm the exact amount with the DCBIA.

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At a glance

Maximum supportThe official page does not list the grant amount. Ask the DCBIA before you apply.
Issued byDowntown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association (DCBIA)
RegionBritish Columbia
Pre-approvalRequired before starting
Matching fundsYes, business contributes

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Is this for you?

  • You run a business inside the Downtown Chilliwack BIA area
  • You are planning exterior improvements like paint or signage
  • You can wait for approval before starting the work

Probably not the right fit if

  • You are located outside the Downtown Chilliwack BIA area
  • You have already started or finished the project

How much you'd realistically get

About half of your eligible costs. Ask the DCBIA for the maximum amount before you plan your project.

What may be supported

  • Paint
  • Graphics/storefront design
  • Exterior lighting
  • Signage

How applying works

Effort: mediumYou apply to the DCBIA 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 DCBIA'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 you're reimbursed (about half) after it's done and inspected.
  • Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything. Work started before approval does not qualify.
  • Only businesses inside the Downtown Chilliwack BIA area qualify. Confirm your address before you spend.
  • DCBIA funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.

More funding by what it pays for

Funding for Storefront Signage

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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 DCBIA before you apply.

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