What funding can a Canadian restaurant get?

Starter Company Plus

Up to $5,000

Starter Company Plus pairs a grant of up to $5,000 with hands-on training and one-on-one guidance from your local Small Business Enterprise Centre.

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Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program

Up to $1,250,000

This program helps New Brunswick business owners cut energy bills and upgrade facilities by reimbursing costs for audits and retrofits.

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Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)

Up to $5,000

Ontario shops can get 50% back, up to $5,000, on modern store technology: POS systems, inventory tracking, self-checkout kiosks, CRM and more.

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PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses

Up to $25,000

This fund supports retail businesses on Montreal commercial streets with non-repayable grants for new launches, model adaptations, or resilience…

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Retrofit Program

Up to 50% of costs

The Retrofit Program helps Ontario businesses lower operating costs by covering up to 50% of eligible energy-efficiency upgrades like lighting, HVAC,…

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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support

Up to $25,000

This territorial program helps NWT entrepreneurs fund start-ups, expansion, and market development.

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takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program

Up to $100,000

TakeCHARGE helps commercial businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador reduce energy consumption through tailored efficiency projects.

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Business energy rebates

Efficiency Nova Scotia helps small businesses save money through rebates on energy-efficient upgrades and 24-month interest-free financing on…

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Efficient Solutions Program

Up to $60,000

Modernize your commercial, institutional, or industrial operations with financial support from Hydro-Québec.

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Economic Development Fund — Tier 1

Up to $30,000

This territorial program helps Yukon businesses and communities build long-term economic strength.

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ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation

This Quebec government program provides financial aid for energy efficiency, conversion, and greenhouse gas reduction projects.

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Small Business Assistance

Up to $2,500

Boost your productivity and competitiveness by accessing expert strategic planning or launching your first-year marketing campaign.

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Strategic Investments Program — Nunavut Business Investment Fund

Up to $250,000

The Nunavut Business Investment Fund helps local owners grow through the Strategic Investments Program.

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E-tools for Exporting

Up to $15,000

This cost-share program helps PEI SMEs cover eligible expenses for export market development activities like SEO, paid advertising, and e-commerce…

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Export Market Access Program (EMAP)

Up to $15,000

This cost-share program helps PEI small businesses expand into international markets by reimbursing eligible expenses for digital export activities…

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Economic Development Fund — Tier 2

Up to $100,000

This territorial program helps Yukon businesses, First Nations, and community groups build long-term economic strength.

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ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems (RCx)

Up to $100,000

Optimize your HVAC and lighting systems to slash energy use with Quebec's EcoPerformance RCx grant.

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Écoperformance — Biénergie commercial — Institutional

This Quebec government grant helps businesses, institutions, and municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency and…

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Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund

Up to $32,000

Innovation PEI helps you break into new global markets by funding key export activities like trade shows and market research.

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Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) Stream

Up to $500,000

The Business Scale-up and Productivity Stream helps established Northern Ontario businesses modernize and expand.

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ACOA — Business Development Program — Commercial Component

Up to 50% of costs

Launch, modernize, or expand your business with interest-free support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

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ACOA — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity

ACOA provides interest-free repayable contributions to help Atlantic Canadian businesses expand operations and adopt new technology.

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CED — Business Scale-up and Productivity — REGI for SMEs

Up to 50% of costs

Boost your Quebec SME with interest-free repayable funding for productivity and innovation projects.

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Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

Up to $300,000

Access locally managed financing and hands-on technical support for small businesses, youth entrepreneurs, and community projects across Quebec.

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Fonds locaux d'investissement (FLI)

Up to $150,000

Partner with your local MRC to secure capital for startup, expansion, transformation, or succession projects.

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Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit

This provincial tax credit helps Manitoba businesses and property owners offset the cost of installing eligible green energy systems.

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Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports

Up to $150,000

Secure the capital you need to grow your rural Alberta business with flexible loans designed for entrepreneurs.

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CBDC Innovation Loan

Up to $150,000

Boost your productivity and grow your rural Atlantic Canadian business by financing new technology, products, or services.

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CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan

Up to $150,000

Turn your business idea into a thriving venture with up to $150,000 in flexible financing. This program pairs capital with expert counselling and…

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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Strategic Investments

Up to $75,000

This program helps Northwest Territories businesses make large strategic investments that boost local employment and economic activity.

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Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work

Modernize your workplace with electric vehicle charging stations while keeping more cash in your pocket.

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Business Growth Program

Up to $200,000

This program provides non-repayable contributions to help you start, innovate, or scale your business.

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Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station

Up to $50,000

Modernize your site with DC fast chargers and get 50% of eligible costs back through Quebec's Ecorecharge program.

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Export Development Program

Up to $15,000

Offset the real costs of taking your goods or services global with this Nova Scotia program.

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Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

Up to $375,000

This cost-share program helps Yukon tourism businesses and organizations build better accommodations, attractions, and amenities.

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Access to Capital

From $150,000

Access to Capital provides substantial, repayable funding through Community Futures Ontario.

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Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit

Up to $45,000

Boost your bottom line by claiming a 10% refundable corporate income tax credit on eligible commercial or industrial building expenditures in…

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Community Futures Saskatchewan — Business Loans, Advice and Training

Flexible, affordable financing designed specifically for rural Saskatchewan entrepreneurs looking to launch, grow, or acquire a business.

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Micro-Loan Program

Up to $15,000

This provincial loan program provides essential working capital and equipment funding for new or expanding businesses on Prince Edward Island.

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Entrepreneur Loan Program

Up to $100,000

Secure the capital you need to start, improve, or expand your Prince Edward Island business with a flexible loan of up to $100,000 designed for real…

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Community Futures Program Northwest Territories

Up to $200,000

Access community-backed capital and expert counseling to launch or expand your enterprise in the Northwest Territories.

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Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

Up to $500,000

Access flexible term loans, working capital, or lines of credit to fund your start-up, purchase, or expansion.

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MicroEntreprendre

$2,000–$20,000

Access up to $20,000 in microcredit and hands-on support through a network of 20 Quebec organizations designed for entrepreneurs who cannot access…

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Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program

Up to $100,000

This program helps Yukon startups and growing businesses access venture loans from participating financial institutions by reducing lender risk…

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Prosper NWT — Term Loans

Up to $5,000,000

Secure the capital you need to expand, buy assets, or launch new projects in the Northwest Territories with flexible term loans tailored to your…

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Community Futures British Columbia

Up to $1,000,000

Secure flexible loan financing for your startup, existing business, or non-profit in British Columbia.

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CBDC General Business Loan

Up to $150,000

This flexible loan helps you grow or take over a business when standard financing is out of reach.

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Impact Loan Program (CBDC)

Up to $50,000

Secure flexible financing to build your business in urban Atlantic Canada. This program offers low-interest loans through local Community Business…

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Kivalliq Business Development Centre

Up to $150,000

KBDC provides essential financing and expert business counselling to help new and existing enterprises thrive across the Kivalliq region.

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Business Investment Program — Term Loan

This term loan helps SMEs in strategic sectors or with export potential bridge the gap when conventional funding falls short.

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Project Financing

Access a flexible suite of financing solutions designed to help Quebec businesses at any growth stage realize their projects, whether through debt,…

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Nunavut Business Credit Corporation

Access a full suite of credit facilities including term loans, construction financing, and guarantees designed to help Nunavut businesses secure the…

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Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund

Secure the capital you need to expand operations, buy equipment, or take over an existing business.

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Crescent Heights Village BIA Matching Grant (Calgary)

Up to $250

Boost your curb appeal with support for lighting, painting, awnings, and window displays. The Crescent Heights Village BIA matches 50% of your costs,…

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Gatineau Downtown-Core Revitalization Grant

Up to $50,000

Refresh your business space in Gatineau's downtown core with support for interior upgrades, signage, and fixed fixtures.

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Ottawa Centretown Heritage Facade Improvement Program

Up to $75,000

Bring new life to your designated heritage building on Bank Street or in Somerset Village. This program helps cover the costs of facade upgrades,…

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Hamilton Commercial District Revitalization Grant (CDRG)

Up to $10,000

Hamilton helps you upgrade your exterior with a 50% match for facade, signage, awnings, and lighting.

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London Vacant Commercial Space Fit-Out Grant

Up to $50,000

Transform an empty London storefront into a thriving business with up to $50,000 in support.

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Windsor Downtown Facade Improvement Program

Up to $20,000

This City of Windsor program helps you modernize your downtown exterior by reimbursing half the cost of approved facade and signage improvements, up…

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Windsor Retail Reinvestment Grant

Up to $15,000

Refresh your downtown retail space with City of Windsor support that matches 50% of your interior renovation costs, up to $15,000, helping you…

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Windsor Main Streets Facade Improvement Program

Up to $30,000

The City of Windsor matches 50% of your exterior improvement costs, helping you modernize your storefront on traditional Main Streets outside…

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Kitchener Facade Grant Program

Up to $10,000

The City of Kitchener covers up to half the cost of exterior improvements, helping you modernize your shop front with rolling applications for…

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Brampton Facade Improvement Program

Up to $20,000

Make your business stand out with a modern, inviting exterior. This program helps cover half the cost of facade and signage improvements, giving you…

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Greater Sudbury Facade Improvement Program

Up to $20,000

This program helps you modernize your main street-facing facade and signage, covering half the cost up to $20,000.

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Thunder Bay Commercial Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $10,000

Refresh your business presence with city support for exterior improvements like signs, awnings, and lighting.

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St. Catharines Facade Improvement Program

Up to $10,000

This cost-share program reimburses 50% of eligible facade and signage costs for commercial buildings in St.

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Waterloo Commercial / Facade Improvement Grant (Uptown CIP)

Up to $10,000

Waterloo helps you upgrade your commercial space by covering 50% of eligible facade and storefront work.

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Peterborough Central Area Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $15,000

Peterborough helps you modernize your building's exterior by covering half the cost of facade, signage, or awning work.

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Sarnia Building Facade Improvement Grant (CIP)

Up to $10,000

Refresh your commercial property in Sarnia's Downtown or Mitton Village areas with this cost-share program.

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Richmond Hill Facade, Landscaping and Signage Improvement Grant

Up to $25,000

This cost-share program helps Richmond Hill business owners and tenants modernize their exterior appeal.

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Oshawa Facade & Accessibility Improvement Grant

Up to $10,000

Boost your curb appeal and accessibility in downtown Oshawa with this city grant. It reimburses half of eligible construction costs, helping you…

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Brantford Downtown Facade & Safety Improvement Grant

Up to $15,000

Refresh your commercial building's exterior with Brantford's Downtown Facade & Safety Improvement Grant.

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Welland Downtown & Health Wellness Cluster Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $12,500

Welland’s Downtown and Health Wellness Cluster program helps you modernize your facade and signage.

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Chatham-Kent Facade Improvement Grant (CIP)

Up to 50% of costs

This Chatham-Kent grant helps you modernize your exterior by reimbursing half of your eligible facade and signage expenses.

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Downtown Prince George Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $5,000

Get 25% of your costs back, up to $5,000, for exterior improvements like new signage or facade repairs.

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Edmonton Storefront Improvement Grant

Up to $25,000

Refresh your building's exterior with Edmonton's matching grant. You cover the upfront costs for facade or signage work, then the city reimburses 50%…

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Medicine Hat City Centre Vibrancy Program

Up to $15,000

This program helps you modernize your commercial space in Medicine Hat's City Centre. You receive a 50% matching grant for permanent improvements…

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St. Albert Storefront Improvement Grant

Up to $3,000

Make your business stand out with funding for facade upgrades, signage, and lighting. The City of St.

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Saskatoon Facade Conservation & Enhancement Grant

Up to $16,000

This city grant helps you modernize your exterior facade and signage. You receive up to 50% of eligible costs back, capped at $16,000 or $20,000 if…

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Brandon Facade and Storefront Improvement Program

Up to $20,000

Boost your curb appeal and attract more customers with funding for exterior improvements like lighting, windows, and accessibility features.

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Downtown Moncton Beautification Grant

Up to $5,000

Boost your curb appeal with support for exterior upgrades like signage, architectural details, and landscaping.

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Downtown St. John's Facade Improvement Program

Up to $3,000

The Downtown St. John's BIA offers a matching grant to help you repaint, restore, or upgrade your facade and signage, reimbursing you for half the…

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Downtown Charlottetown Facade Improvement Program

Up to $4,000

This Downtown Charlottetown BIA grant helps you upgrade your exterior with painting, siding, windows, doors, awnings, signage, accessibility, and…

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Commerce-Montréal — Commercial Building & Storefront Renovation Grant

Up to $50,000

Commerce-Montréal helps you revitalize your business space with funding for storefronts, signage, and interior upgrades.

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Québec City Commercial-Artery Facade Renovation Grant

Up to $50,000

Boost your curb appeal and attract more customers with financial support for exterior renovations.

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Sherbrooke Commercial Premises & Facade Renovation Grant

Up to $50,000

Make your commercial space shine with support for facade and interior upgrades. Sherbrooke reimburses one-third of eligible costs, up to $50,000 for…

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Downtown Whitby & Brooklin CIP Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $10,000

Get matching funds to upgrade your building facade or signage in Downtown Whitby or Brooklin.

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Historic Downtown Newmarket CIP — Facade Improvement & Restoration Program

Up to $15,000

Upgrade your building's exterior with matching grants and optional interest-free loans designed for heritage properties in Historic Downtown…

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Aurora Promenade CIP — Facade & Signage Improvement Grant Program

Up to $15,000

Refresh your storefront with a matching grant that covers half your eligible exterior improvement costs.

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Belleville Facade Improvement Program

Up to $15,000

Make your business stand out with a fresh look. This program reimburses you for half of eligible facade and signage costs, helping you attract more…

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Facade and Signage Improvement Grant (Heart of the City CIP)

Up to $10,000

Refresh your downtown presence with Cornwall's Heart of the City CIP. This program helps you modernize your building exterior and signage, making…

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Growth CIP Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $15,000

This North Bay grant helps you modernize your street-facing appearance while preserving heritage character.

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Downtown CIP Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $15,000

The City of Timmins helps you boost curb appeal with a Facade Improvement Grant that covers up to 50% of eligible costs.

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Downtown Tomorrow CIP Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $5,000

Refresh your storefront with Orillia's Downtown Tomorrow Facade Improvement Grant. The 2026 application portal is open for eligible commercial,…

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Comprehensive Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $12,500

Make your business stand out with funding for facade and signage improvements in Orangeville's Central Business District.

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Downtown Area Facade Improvement Program

Up to $30,000

Boost your curb appeal and draw more customers with Woodstock's Downtown Area Facade Improvement Program.

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Facade and Structural Improvement Program

Up to $7,500

This Community Improvement Plan grant helps you restore street-facing exteriors and structural elements in Owen Sound's River District and Harbour…

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Commercial Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $40,000

Boost your curb appeal with funding for exterior improvements and new signage. Fort Erie supports local businesses through its Community Improvement…

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Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Grant Program

Up to $12,500

Refresh your storefront with support from the Downtown Grimsby Community Improvement Plan. This grant covers half the cost of eligible exterior…

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DCBIA Facade Improvement Grant

Refresh your storefront with paint, lighting, or signage. The DCBIA helps cover the cost, but you must get approval before spending a dime.

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Downtown Renewal Grant Program

Up to $10,000

Partner with the City of Campbell River to modernize your exterior. This program reimburses you for 50% of eligible facade and CPTED costs, helping…

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Mission Downtown Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $2,500

A partnered grant from the City of Mission and MDBA helps you upgrade street-facing facades, windows, doors and awnings.

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Downtown Airdrie Property Improvement Grant

Up to $50,000

This matching grant helps Downtown Airdrie business owners and tenants modernize their building exteriors.

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PADBID Facade Grant

Up to $10,000

This program helps you enhance the heritage character of your street-facing facade. It provides a matching grant for exterior improvements on…

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Premiers Quartiers Facade Renovation Grant

A City of Trois-Rivières grant that helps you modernize your commercial facade or signage in designated first neighbourhoods, making your business…

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Programme d'aide à la rénovation pour bâtiments commerciaux ou mixtes (Renovation assistance program for commercial or mixed-use buildings)

Up to $50,000

The City of Drummondville helps owners and tenants in downtown and Saint-Joseph renovate their building exteriors.

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Pembroke Facade Improvement Grant

Up to $20,000

Make your business stand out with a modern look. This program helps Pembroke business owners cover half the cost of exterior improvements, paid out…

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London Facade Improvement Loan

Up to $50,000

This interest-free City of London loan helps you modernize your exterior by covering half the cost of facade, signage, and window upgrades.

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London Upgrade to Building Code Loan

Up to $200,000

Bring your commercial interior up to code with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or fire protection upgrades.

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Soutien à la rénovation de facades commerciales dans les quartiers historiques (Support for commercial facade renovation in historic neighbourhoods)

The City of Lévis offers an interest-free loan to help you renovate the exterior of commercial or mixed-use buildings in historic neighbourhoods.

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