Peterborough Central Area Façade Improvement Grant
Refresh your storefront with 50% reimbursement of eligible costs up to $15,000 per property in Peterborough - corner lots with two façades can receive up to $30,000. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after inspection. Verified against the official source on July 3, 2026; applications are open.
How we verify funding records →
“The maximum loan amount is $10,000 per unit, up to a total of $30,000 per property owner, provided as a three-year interest-free loan.”
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 business within Peterborough's designated Central Area CIP zone.
- You are planning exterior improvements like façade repairs, new signage, or awnings.
- You can secure approval from the city before you start any work or purchase materials.
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside the Peterborough Central Area CIP or BIA zone.
- You have already started or completed the exterior work before applying.
- You are looking for funding that does not require you to pay upfront.
How much you'd realistically get
50% of eligible costs up to $15,000 per property (+$15,000 corner; $30,000 cap)
What may be supported
- façade masonry/brick/wood repair
- entrance improvements
- new/improved signage
- canopies and awnings
- rear-facing façade work
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 eye-catching signs and coordinates qualified partners for installation so your storefront grabs attention and tells customers exactly what you sell.
- BBN coordinates masonry, brick, and wood repair trades to restore your building's exterior, making your shop look sharp, safe, and inviting to passersby.
- BBN lines up contractors for new awnings, canopies, and entrance improvements to create a welcoming storefront that draws people inside and boosts foot traffic.
- BBN guides you through the application process 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 Peterborough'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 Peterborough 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 3, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.