Facade Improvement Grant

Business Facade Improvement Program 2026

The Business Facade Improvement Program helps support exterior upgrades that enhance the appearance and vibrancy of our downtown Terrace. Funding is available as a reimbursement grant for eligible façade improvements within the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area.

This funding is administered by the City of Terrace and Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT). TDIA’s role is to support downtown members and businesses to access the funds and to receive and forward completed applications through the program process.

KEY DETAILS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY

This is a reimbursement program

Successful applicants must pay all project costs up front. Reimbursement is provided after the project is complete and you submit required documentation, including proof of payment.

Reimbursements for approved 2026 projects are expected to be issued in January 2027.

Funding Details

Up to $5,000 per approved project
Maximum 50% of eligible project costs
Minimum total project cost: $2,000
Funding supported through NDIT and administered by the City of Terrace

Do not start your project before approval

Funding is only available for projects that have not started. If a project is already in progress, it is not eligible.

All required permits and approvals must be in place through the City of Terrace before any project work starts.

Key Dates

Application deadline: May 8, 2026
Applications received before the deadline will receive priority.
If funds are not fully allocated, applications may be accepted after May 8 on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are fully allocated.
Project completion deadline: December 31, 2026
Expected reimbursement timing: January 2027 (for approved projects with complete documentation)

WHO CAN APPLY

Eligible applicants include property owners and business owners located within the TDIA boundary.

Tenants may apply with written approval from the property owner.

Applicants must be in good standing (e.g., required taxes and business licence fees paid, and no outstanding City requirements that would prevent permit approvals).