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

2026 FACADE IMPROVEMENTS GRANT APPLICATION

The Business Facade Improvement Program (BFI) provides reimbursement funding for exterior improvements to commercial buildings and storefronts within the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA) boundary.

Important: This funding is administered by the City of Terrace and Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).

TDIA supports downtown members and businesses to access the funds and receives/forwards completed applications through the program process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Please read

This is a reimbursement program. Successful applicants must pay all costs up front. Reimbursement is provided after the project is complete and required documentation is submitted, including proof of payment.
Reimbursement timing: Reimbursements for approved 2026 projects are expected to be issued in January 2027.
Do not start work before approval. Projects already in progress are not eligible.
Permits/approvals must be in place through the City of Terrace before work begins (building, development, signage, etc., as applicable).

Application deadline: May 8, 2026

Applications received before the deadline will receive priority. If funds are not fully allocated, we may accept subsequent applications on a first-come, first-served basis until funds have been fully allocated.

Eligibility highlights

Applicants must be a property owner or business owner within the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA).
Tenants must have written approval from the property owner (Property Owner Consent Form required).
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.
Approved projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Previous grant recipients are not eligible to reapply for the same project (a different project on the same building may be eligible).

2026 Facade Improvements Grant Application

Are you applying as:

Property Owner

Business Owner

Tenant (Property Owner Consent required)

What is today's date?

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.

Submit your property owner consent form.

Project description

Please describe the work to be completed in enough detail for review (include materials/colours, lighting, signage details, drawings/mockups, and “before” photos where possible). 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?

Critical program requirements

All items must be checked to proceed.

I understand this is a reimbursement program and I am responsible for paying all project costs up front.

I understand reimbursement is provided after project completion and submission of required documents, including invoices/receipts and proof of payment.

I confirm that my project has not started and will not begin until I receive written approval.

I understand that all required permits/approvals must be obtained through the City of Terrace before work begins.

I understand approved projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.

I understand reimbursement for approved 2026 projects is expected to be issued in January 2027.

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

Terms and Agreement

By submitting this application, I confirm that:

I have read and agree to the program terms and understand that funding is administered by the City of Terrace and NDIT, and TDIA supports applicants and receives/forwards completed applications through the program process.
I understand this is a reimbursement program and I am responsible for paying all project costs up front. Reimbursement is provided only after the project is complete and required documentation is submitted (including invoices/receipts and proof of payment).
I confirm that no work has started prior to approval and I will not begin work until approvals are in place.
I assume responsibility for obtaining required permits, inspections, and contractors through the City of Terrace (as applicable) before work begins.
I understand submission of this application is not a guarantee of funding and that applications are subject to review.
If approved, I agree to provide required close-out materials (e.g., invoices/receipts, proof of payment, before-and-after photos, inspection sign-off if applicable, and any required reporting items).
I grant permission for TDIA, the City of Terrace, and NDIT to use before-and-after photos, project descriptions, and other relevant information for promotional purposes related to the program.

Your first and last name:

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Thank You for Your Application!

Your submission has been received and will be reviewed through the 2026 Business Facade Improvement Program process. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

If your project is approved, you will be contacted with next steps before any work begins.

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