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Downtown Fredericton Facade Improvement Grant
Downtown Fredericton Inc. offers up to $4,000 per facade, for up to two facades. You cover the costs first, then get reimbursed for up to 50% of eligible expenses after approval and inspection. Applications are closed right now, so watch for the next intake. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“Façade Improvement Assistance of up to 50% of the total costs to a maximum of $4000 per façade with a maximum of two façades per application may be available.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
When the program reopens, get approval from Downtown Fredericton 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 operate a business within the designated Downtown Fredericton BIA zone
- You are planning exterior improvements like facade repairs, signage, or accessibility improvements
- You can get approval from Downtown Fredericton Inc. before you start any work or purchase materials
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside the Downtown Fredericton BIA area
- You have already started or completed the construction or improvement work
- You are looking for funding that does not require you to pay upfront and wait for reimbursement
How much you'd realistically get
Up to 50% of 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
- permanent window displays
- accessibility
- signage
- graffiti removal
How applying works
Effort: mediumWhen the program reopens, send Downtown Fredericton 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 Fredericton 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.
- When it reopens, get approved before you start any work or buy anything. Work started before approval may not qualify.
- Only businesses in the Downtown Fredericton BIA area qualify. Confirm your address before you spend.
- Funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
When applications reopen, your business must be in the Downtown Fredericton BIA area, and you can claim up to $4,000 per facade on up to two facades.
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 Fredericton Inc. before you apply.
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