Downtown CIP Façade Improvement Grant
Refresh your storefront with up to $15,000 in reimbursement for façade and storefront-exterior work in Timmins. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after approval and inspection. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026; applications are open.
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“Provide a grant opportunity up to 50% of costs to a maximum of $15,000 to enhance the outer appearance of buildings in order to foster a unique and coherent atmosphere.”
Before you spend a dollar
Get the city's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything — starting early is the #1 way owners lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You operate a commercial business within Timmins' designated CIP or BIA zone
- You have a plan for exterior façade or storefront improvements
- You are ready to apply and secure approval before spending any money
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside Timmins or its specific CIP/BIA boundaries
- You have already started or completed the improvement work
- You cannot wait for approval before purchasing materials or hiring contractors
How much you'd realistically get
Up to 50% of costs, to a maximum of $15,000
What may be supported
- Exterior façade improvements that enhance the appearance of downtown buildings
- Storefront / street-facing building exterior upgrades
How applying works
Effort: mediumA city application with quotes/photos; approval before you start, then claim after completion.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the city's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
- 03Complete the approved work
- 04Submit your costs for reimbursement
Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs a fresh, high-impact look for your storefront's street-facing exterior to draw more foot traffic to your Timmins location.
- BBN plans your exterior façade upgrades and coordinates the right trades to boost curb appeal while managing the project for you.
- BBN guides you through the application and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then you're reimbursed (about half) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything — starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Area-gated to Timmins's designated CIP/BIA zone — confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year — confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Area-gated and funding-limited, but a straightforward fit if your Timmins address qualifies and you apply before starting.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project — we'll check what stacks.
Related programs
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.