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Downtown Airdrie Property Improvement Grant

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Downtown Airdrie property owners can get up to $50,000 in matching grant funds for facade and signage improvements ($25,000 for business tenants in multi-unit buildings). You pay first, then get reimbursed for half the eligible costs after inspection. Applications are open.

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“Covers up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000 for property owners or $25,000 for business tenants in multi-unit buildings.”

From the official program page

At a glance

Maximum supportUp to 50% of eligible costs, max $50,000 per property (or $25,000 for business tenants in multi-unit buildings)
Issued byCity of Airdrie
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 business in the Downtown Airdrie CIP or BIA zone
  • You are planning exterior improvements like facade work, signage, or landscaping
  • You can secure approval before starting any work or purchasing materials

Probably not the right fit if

  • Your business is located outside the designated Airdrie CIP or BIA area
  • You have already started or completed the improvement work
  • You are looking for funding that does not require you to pay upfront

How much you'd realistically get

Up to 50% of eligible costs, max $50,000 per property (or $25,000 for business tenants in multi-unit buildings)

What may be supported

  • Facade improvements
  • Signage
  • Lighting
  • Accessibility features
  • Architectural details
  • Awnings
  • Outdoor seating
  • Landscaping
  • Murals

How applying works

Effort: mediumSend the City an application with quotes and photos. Get approval before you start, then claim your costs when the work is done.

  1. 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
  2. 02Get the city'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 may not qualify.
  • Only properties in the Downtown Airdrie program area qualify. Confirm your address before you spend.
  • Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.

More funding by what it pays for

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.

Funding for Storefront Signage

Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.

Funding for Tourism

Grants and loans that may help pay for visitor marketing and online booking.

What you can combine it with

You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Confirm with the City of Airdrie before you apply.

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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.