Got a tired awning, a faded coat of paint, or a storefront that could use a little love?
The Downtown Refresh Grant is TDIA's funding program for exterior improvements that fall outside the larger Business Facade Improvement Program.
If your project is small, counts as cleaning or upkeep, or just doesn't fit the bigger facade grant, this is for you.
We'll match what you spend, up to $1,000, on eligible improvements anywhere in the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area.
There's no minimum project cost, and you can apply any time of year.
The Refresh Grant is for visible exterior improvements that brighten up your storefront and the street.
Think of the possibilities!
Some eligible projects include:
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Exterior cleaning: pressure washing, window cleaning, graffiti removal
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A fresh coat of paint on doors, trim, or your storefront
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Minor repairs and upkeep to the building exterior
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Planters, hanging baskets, and small greenery
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Awning or canopy cleaning, repair, or replacement
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Exterior lighting that improves your storefront
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Refreshing or repairing exterior signage
How the money works
It's a reimbursement program
This is a reimbursement program. You pay for your project up front, then we pay you back (up to $1,000) once the work is finished and you've sent us your photos, invoices, and proof of payment.
Important: Don't start your project until you've received written approval from TDIA. Work that's already underway isn't eligible.
Key details
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Up to $1,000
The maximum grant per approved project.
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50% match
We cover up to half of your eligible project costs. You cover the rest.
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No minimum
Small projects welcome.
There's no minimum spend to qualify.
What's not covered
To keep things fair and on-budget, the grant doesn't fund:
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Projects that have already started
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Interior work
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Anything not visible from the street or public sidewalk
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Government-owned buildings
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Routine operating costs, inventory, or stock
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Work already funded by the Business Facade Improvement Program or another grant
Who can apply?
You can apply if you are a property owner or business located within the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area
Renting your space? No problem!
Tenants can apply with written consent from the property owner.
You'll upload a signed consent form with your application.
How it works
01 Plan your project. Decide what you'd like to do and get a quote or itemized cost estimate. Don't start the work yet.
02 Apply online. Fill out the application below and upload your before photos and quote.
03 Get approval. We'll review your application and confirm in writing whether it's approved. Wait for this before spending a dollar.
04 Do the work. Complete your project within 90 days of approval.
Send your proof. Submit after photos, paid invoices, and proof of payment.
05 Get reimbursed. We pay you back up to $1,000.
Questions people ask
Can I apply if I've already started the work? Unfortunately not. Projects must be approved before they begin.
Do I have to be a TDIA member? Yes. The grant is open to TDIA members in good standing within the downtown improvement area
Is there a deadline? No. Applications are open year-round and reviewed as they arrive. (We may pause intake if annual funding runs out — we'll note that here if it happens.)
How much will I get back? Up to 50% of your eligible project costs, to a maximum of $1,000.
When do I get the money? After your project is complete and you've submitted your photos, invoices, and proof of payment. This is a reimbursement program, so you pay up front first.
Can I use this along with the Facade Improvement Grant? You can't fund the same work twice, but you may be eligible for both programs for different projects. Email us if you're unsure.
Apply for the Downtown Refresh Grant
Ready to refresh your storefront? Complete the application below.