Peterborough Central Area Facade Improvement Grant
Refresh your storefront with 50% reimbursement of eligible costs up to $15,000 per property in Peterborough - corner lots with two facades can receive up to $30,000. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after inspection. Applications are open.
How we verify funding records →
“The maximum loan amount is $10,000 per unit, up to a total of $30,000 per property owner, provided as a three-year interest-free loan.”
From the official program page
Before you spend a dollar
Get the city's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything — starting early is the #1 way owners lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, 2-minute read on whether this program fits your business. No obligation.
Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You operate a business within Peterborough's designated Central Area CIP zone.
- You are planning exterior improvements like facade repairs, new signage, or awnings.
- You can secure approval from the city before you start any work or purchase materials.
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside the Peterborough Central Area CIP or BIA zone.
- You have already started or completed the exterior work before applying.
- You are looking for funding that does not require you to pay upfront.
How much you'd realistically get
50% of eligible costs up to $15,000 per property (+$15,000 corner; $30,000 cap)
What may be supported
- facade masonry/brick/wood repair
- entrance improvements
- new/improved signage
- canopies and awnings
- rear-facing facade work
How applying works
Effort: mediumA city 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 city's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
- 03Complete the approved work
- 04Submit your costs for reimbursement
Before you apply
Your application will likely need written quotes
Programs like this usually ask for written estimates for the work before they approve anything, and some require as many as three. BBN Labs works with you on this: we prepare a quote for the work this program funds — scope, costs and timelines you can put straight into your application. Free, no obligation.
Get my quote for this program →Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs eye-catching signs and coordinates qualified partners for installation so your storefront grabs attention and tells customers exactly what you sell.
- BBN coordinates masonry, brick, and wood repair trades to restore your building's exterior, making your shop look sharp, safe, and inviting to passersby.
- BBN lines up contractors for new awnings, canopies, and entrance improvements to create a welcoming storefront that draws people inside and boosts foot traffic.
- Avoid voiding your grant by starting work too early; BBN guides you through the approval steps to keep your funding secure.
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.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything — starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Area-gated to Peterborough's designated CIP/BIA zone — confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year — confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Area-gated and funding-limited, but a straightforward fit if your Peterborough address qualifies and you apply before starting.
Related BBN services
Storefront Signs & Sign Boards
Sign concepts, mockups and measurements done right. Fabrication and installation quoted and managed for you.
Storefront & Facade Improvements
Facade refresh concepts, visualizations and contractor coordination, scoped the way municipal improvement programs expect.
Accessibility Improvements
Accessible websites, clear signage, and ramps or entrance work handled by licensed trades.
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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Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated ; last verified today with the official source. Source: official program page.