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Gatineau Downtown-Core Revitalization Grant
This Gatineau program pays back up to 70% of eligible costs, up to $50,000, for interior renovations in the downtown core. It is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after approval. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“Le montant maximum de l'aide financière pour un projet correspond à 70 % des dépenses admissibles estimées, sans excéder 50 000 $.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Get the city's approval 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 Gatineau's designated downtown core area
- You are planning interior renovations, new signage, or fixed fixtures
- You can secure approval before spending any money on the project
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside Gatineau's downtown core area
- You have already started or completed the renovation work
- You are looking for funding for exterior facade improvements
How much you'd realistically get
Up to 70% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $50,000 per project
What may be supported
- interior renovation
- signage design/fabrication/installation
- fixed operating fixtures & built-in furniture
- technology/software
- marketing
How applying works
Effort: mediumYou send the city an application with quotes and photos. You need approval before you start, and you claim the money after the work is done.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the city'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 you're reimbursed (up to 70%) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved before you start any work or buy anything. Work started before approval may not be paid back.
- Only businesses in Gatineau's downtown core area qualify. Confirm your address is inside the area before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Applications are open until October 19, 2026. Your business must be in Gatineau's downtown core, and city funding is limited, so apply early and get approval before you start work.
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What you can combine it with
You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Ask the city before you count on it.
Worth reading before you apply
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.