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Get Fresh Program (Facade Enhancement, Awning & Exterior Painting Subsidies)
The Downtown Langley BIA no longer lists this program on its website, and it may have ended. Confirm with the BIA before you plan any work, or see the alternatives below. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
Before you spend any money
If the BIA reopens this program, get written approval before you start work or buy anything.
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 storefront business in the Downtown Langley BIA area
- You are planning exterior painting, awning, or facade improvements
- You can secure approval before starting any work or spending money
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside the Downtown Langley BIA area
- You have already started or finished the exterior work
- You cannot wait to be reimbursed after paying for the work upfront
How much you'd realistically get
50% reimbursement, up to $500 per stream (exterior painting, awning, facade improvement); awning/signage cleaning at 50% of cost
What may be supported
- Awning and exterior signage cleaning
- Exterior storefront painting
- Awning replacement, re-skinning or re-lettering
- Facade improvements: lighting, windows, doors and architectural enhancements
How applying works
Effort: mediumIf it reopens, you apply to the Downtown Langley BIA with quotes and photos, get approval before you start, and claim the money after the work is done.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the BIA's written 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 (about half) after it's done and inspected.
- Only Downtown Langley BIA members qualify. Confirm your business is a member before you plan any work.
- Funding is limited. If the program reopens, confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
If the program reopens, only Downtown Langley BIA members can apply. Funding is limited, so apply early.
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Storefront Signage
Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.
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.
What you can combine it with
You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Ask the BIA whether other funding changes your subsidy.
Worth reading before you apply
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