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City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement
Supports storefront upgrades in Regina's City Centre
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
February 22, 2027
Opened November 30, 2026
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners, tenants, or designates with consent from the property owner
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Overview
The City Centre Incentive Program’s Storefront Improvement stream supports property owners and tenants in Regina’s City Centre with grants for exterior storefront upgrades on existing commercial buildings. It covers up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $50,000. Eligible work includes façade redesign, permanent signage, accessibility features, landscaping, and permanent lighting.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Regina
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Refinishing building frontages with new materials and redesigning façades to improve visual appeal
- Installing permanent on-site business name signage, accessibility features, and relocating, adding, or enlarging openings along frontage or side walls facing the sidewalk or street
- Adding privately funded professionally installed artwork, playscapes, and permanent outdoor features on private property that interfaces the sidewalk or street frontage
- Completing long-lasting landscaping and permanent electrified lighting intended to enhance visibility between the public and private realm
Documents Needed
- A complete application form
- A detailed estimate from a Saskatchewan licensed contractor, architect, consultant or engineer, plus licensing information for each entity providing an estimate
- Province of Saskatchewan Land Titles Registry title or other proof of ownership, and the applicant, owner, tenant and contractor’s Information Services Corporation incorporation information if incorporated
- Digital images showing the current space, and site plans and elevations/renderings showing existing conditions, proposed layout, dimensions, entrances, and work to be undertaken on site
- Lease agreement or Intent to Lease, minimum 2 years, where work is funded or undertaken by a tenant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners, tenants, or designates with consent from the property owner
Who is not eligible
- Governmental entities or agencies, including municipal, federal, and provincial
- Property owners, tenants, or properties in active litigation against the City of Regina or subject to current orders issued against them
- Property owners, tenants, or properties with taxes, utilities, parking, or other charges past due to the City of Regina
- Projects completed or partially completed without proper permits or approvals
- Properties currently eligible for or receiving incentives under the City Centre Vacant Lot Redevelopment Tax Exemption Policy
Eligible expenses
- Design and engineering fees by a qualified professional, with invoices dated within 6 months prior to the application date accepted
- Construction costs limited to materials and labour for the work described under the stream; if the project is completed without a contractor, only materials are eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal fees, leasing fees, permit fees, insurance, gas, tools, consumables, cell phone fees, utility cut off or registration fees, financing costs, and construction contingencies
- Appliances, security systems, security or flood lighting, cameras, electronic devices and systems, and items with independent value such as construction equipment or tools
- Work already completed or with notice of completion before the intake date
- Temporary projects or land uses, including pop ups, carts, kiosks; projects consisting only of dwelling, accessory, transportation, storage, utility, or wholesale uses; and residential businesses
- Changes that reduce transparency, digital screens, flashing signage, decals, billboards, portable signs, fencing, parking lot or pavement resurfacing, and temporary lighting
Eligible geographic areas
- City Centre Boundary
Selection criteria
- Projects are prioritized based on scorecard points
- Projects in the priority funding area are prioritized first
- Remaining funds are then allocated to new applicants in the rest of the City Centre Boundary, followed by returning applicants and previously funded properties based on scorecard points
How to apply
- Review the CCIP Guide and make sure you have all the required documents before beginning the application form
- Download the application forms
- Submit the completed application form and supporting documentation to revitalize@regina.ca once program intake is open
Processing and Agreement
- City staff review submitted applications for completeness, and incomplete applications by the closing date may be disqualified
- Complete applications are reviewed for eligibility, and eligible projects are prioritized for possible funding commitment based on location and scorecard points
- City staff confirm the funding commitment for prioritized projects, and additional information or conditions may be required within a prescribed time to secure it
- Applicants must obtain any necessary permits or approvals before starting, and have up to two years from the Funding Commitment Letter to complete the project
- After completion, City staff confirm that all requirements have been met before paying out the grant, and may monitor the completed project for data collection
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- City Centre Incentive Program — Tenant Fit-upSupports tenant space fit-outs for new businesses
Frequently Asked Questions about the City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement Program
What is the City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement?
The City Centre Incentive Program’s Storefront Improvement stream supports property owners and tenants in Regina’s City Centre with grants for exterior storefront upgrades on existing commercial buildings. It covers up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $50,000. Eligible work includes façade redesign, permanent signage, accessibility features, landscaping, and permanent lighting.
How much funding can be received?
City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on November 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement program?
To be eligible for the City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement program, you must:
The property must be within the City Centre Boundary.
The property must contain an existing principal building constructed at least 5 years before the application date, and the project must be on the first two floors facing a sidewalk or street frontage.
The project must have at least $5,000 in total eligible costs, meet a minimum of 30 scorecard points per stream, and not have started before the intake period.
What expenses are eligible under City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement?
Refinishing building frontages with new materials and redesigning façades to improve visual appeal
Installing permanent on-site business name signage, accessibility features, and relocating, adding, or enlarging openings along frontage or side walls facing the sidewalk or street
Adding privately funded professionally installed artwork, playscapes, and permanent outdoor features on private property that interfaces the sidewalk or street frontage
Completing long-lasting landscaping and permanent electrified lighting intended to enhance visibility between the public and private realm
Where is the City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement available?
The City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront Improvement is a Grant and Funding