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The Façade and Signage Improvement Program provides funding grants to help commercial property owners and tenants make improvements to the exterior façades of their properties. The goal is to stimulate commercial building improvements, promote investment and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Truro. This program is offered in partnership with the Town of Truro.
We recognize that the image of Downtown Truro is an important economic development tool. Our historic buildings, available amenity spaces, green spaces, and social interaction spaces are important assets that help define the image and atmosphere for people living, working, and shopping in our downtown core.
In partnership with the Town of Truro, we’re offering the 2023 Façade & Signage Improvement Program to provide funding grants that help commercial property owners and tenants make improvements to the exterior appearance of their properties. Our goal is to stimulate commercial building improvements, promote investment and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Truro.
The program can provide a reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible cost, up to a maximum of $1,000 per approved property, towards approved renovations. The amount is based on the applicant matching the amount in pre-approved expenses for the proposed and approved renovations. It is the intent of the program to maximize the number of building façades eligible to ensure larger exposure to the program.
Façade and storefront improvements will be:
This program is intended to:
Within the framework of the FSIP, there are a range of architectural components and various design elements which may be incorporated to add interest, complexity and diversity to building façade. Examples include:
Successful projects will strive to improve the exterior appearance, design and function of a building by:
All non-residential buildings within the Urban Regional Core (URC) of Downtown Truro are eligible for funding assistance through the FSIP. A portion of the property must be assessed as commercial for tax classification purposes. Rebates only apply to façades that face public streets. To determine if your building qualifies, please contact Saribel Deslauriers: saribel@downtowntruro.ca or (902) 895-9258.
Includes: Before photos, scope of work, quotes, and application information.
The Façade Committee will review applications as they are received. Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis for qualifying applications.
If your application is not approved, the Façade Committee will identify which elements are missing and requirements for resubmission if funding is still available.
Includes: After photos, proof of payment, work verification.
The Façade Committee will review your final project report.
We will issue a cheque for scope of work for the pre-approved amount up to a maximum of $1,000 per civic address upon completion of the façade project.
Acceptance of applications from all partners
Application acceptance is closed until the following year
Compilation of submitted applications and preparation for the final report
Final report preparation and publication
There are over 300 businesses located in downtown Truro that need to know. Tell us about your news and events and we will spread it.