Downtown Charlottetown Facade Improvement Program
Downtown Charlottetown Inc. pays 50% of eligible costs, up to $4,000 per facade, for up to two facades. You pay first and get reimbursed after inspection, so apply before you start. Applications are open.
“Successful applicants may receive 50% of eligible project costs (excluding HST), up to a maximum of $4,000.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Get approval from Downtown Charlottetown Inc. before you start work or buy anything. If you start early, you can lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You run a business in the Charlottetown downtown area
- You are planning exterior facade, storefront, or signage improvements
- You can secure approval before buying materials or starting work
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside the designated Charlottetown CIP or BIA zone
- You have already started or completed the work without prior approval
How much you'd realistically get
50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $4,000 per façade (two façades max)
What may be supported
- painting
- siding
- windows
- doors
- awnings and fixtures
- outdoor patios
- reconstruction
- accessibility
- signage
- security lighting
- landscaping
How applying works
Effort: mediumSend Downtown Charlottetown Inc. an application with quotes and photos. Get approval before you start, then claim your costs when the work is done.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get written pre-approval from Downtown Charlottetown Inc. 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 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 businesses in the downtown Charlottetown area qualify. Confirm your address before you spend.
- Funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Applications are open until October 31, 2026. Your business must be in the downtown Charlottetown area, and you can claim up to $4,000 per facade on up to two facades. Get approval before any work starts.
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 Downtown Charlottetown Inc. before you apply.
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.