Façade Improvement Grant Program open for applications in 2022
Posted on 02/08/2022
Small business owners can apply for grant money through RDKS Economic Development

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is opening its Façade Improvement Grant Program to all interested applicants in Electoral Areas A through F.

With funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Façade Improvement Program, business owners can apply to the RDKS for a grant of up to $5,000 (50% of project costs) to improve the appearance of the outside of their buildings.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Exterior lighting
  • Exterior architectural features
  • Exterior surfaces and details (decorative details, moldings, trims etc.)
  • Windows
  • New siding
  • Façade painting
  • Entrances and doorways
  • Awnings
  • Signage
  • Wayfinding signage
  • Accessibility improvements

Please note that projects applied for must be completed by year-end (December 2022).

Interested businesses can access the application form on our website or reach out to Walsham Tenshak, Economic Development Officer at 250-615-6100, email [email protected].