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Downtown Vancouver Storefront Security Grant
This grant paid back up to 50% of storefront security costs, up to $5,000. It is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get paid back after the work is done and approved. It is closed now. Watch for the next intake before you plan any work. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“Downtown Van will match up to 50% of the cost (max $5,000) incurred to repair and restore damages.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
If the grant reopens, get the BIA's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything. Work started before approval may not be funded.
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 storefront business within the Downtown Vancouver BIA area
- You need to repair or secure your storefront: broken windows, doors or locks, graffiti removal, security cameras or shutters
- You can apply and get approval before starting any work
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside the Downtown Vancouver BIA area
- You have already started or finished the work
How much you'd realistically get
For example, on a $10,000 eligible project, that's up to about $5,000 back.
50% of costs, up to $5,000
What may be supported
- broken window/door/lock repair
- graffiti removal & anti-graffiti coating
- security cameras
- security shutters/gates
How applying works
Effort: mediumA BIA application with quotes/photos; approval before you start, then claim after completion.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the BIA's written pre-approval 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 the BIA reimburses its share (about half) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything. Starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Only storefront businesses in the Downtown Vancouver BIA area qualify. Confirm your address is inside it before you spend.
- Funding is limited each year. Confirm money is available when the grant reopens.
What are your odds?
This grant is closed. When it reopens, only storefront businesses in the Downtown Vancouver BIA area can apply, and your work must be approved before it starts.
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Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project. We'll check what stacks.
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.