Facade Improvement Grant application

Facade Improvements Funding Application

Property Owner Consent Required

If you are applying as a tenant, you must attach a completed Property Owner Consent Form with your application. This form confirms the property owner's approval for the proposed changes to the premises.Please download a copy of that form below and attach it to your application for funding

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Terrace Downtown Improvement Area

2025 FACADE IMPROVEMENTS GRANT APPLICATION

Façade improvement grants for property and business owners in 2025. TDIA has funding to support projects for our members, with each project eligible for a 50% matching grant, up to a maximum of $5,000 per grant application.

This funding is made possible through the support of the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT). NDIT, along with its regional advisory committees and staff, is dedicated to growing the economy of central and northern British Columbia.

Eligibility Highlights

Applicants must be property owners or business owners within the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area.
Tenants must have written approval from the property owner.
The building must be commercially zoned with a storefront visible from the public right-of-way.
Minimum total project cost of $2,000 to qualify.
Projects must be completed by December 31, 2025.
Previous grant recipients are not eligible to reapply for the same building.

2025 Facade Improvements Grant Application

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Applicant's name:

Business/ Organization name

Address

Phone

For tenants only

If you are a tenant at your property, please fill out the fields below. If you own your property please go directly to Project Description.

Please fill this out if you are a tenant.

Please also attach a letter of consent from the owner that approves the proposed changes. This form can be downloaded from our website.

Project description

We encourage both major renovations and smaller projects like exterior painting and sign renewal.

Describe the work to be completed. (Attach photos, designs, samples, and balance sheets if applicable)

Attach any photos, designs, samples and balance sheets if applicable.

What is the estimated total cost of your project?

Use the space below to provide a project costs breakdown. Include details like the cost of materials, design, mechanical, structural or any other costs.

Please attach a quote.

What is the amount you are requesting?

Applicant Checklist

All items must be checked to proceed.

Property taxes are paid

License Fees are paid

Required permits have been completed (this could include building and/or development permits.)

Other possible attachments

Authorization letter from building owner (if applicable).

Project quote

Drawings and material and colour selections (if applicable).

Detailed project specifications with costs

Terms and Agreement

Agreement

By submitting this application, I confirm that:

I have read and agree to the terms of the Facade Improvement Grant Program.
I assume responsibility for obtaining necessary permits, inspections, and contractors.
I grant permission for TDIA, the City of Terrace, and the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to use before-and-after photos, project descriptions, and other relevant information for promotional purposes related to the organization and grant funding.
I agree not to hold TDIA, the City of Terrace liable for disputes arising from the project.
I allow project inspections to confirm implementation aligns with the approved plan.
The application and attached documents become property of TDIA.
Submission of this application is not a guarantee of funding.

Your first and last name:

Signature

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Thank You for Your Application!

Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted regarding the outcome.

Application deadline is May, 31, 2025

If you have questions, please email terracetdia@gmail.com.