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Storefront Improvement Program
Commercial frontage improvement funding
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Businesses operating a customer-facing commercial storefront within St. Albert
See full eligibility
Overview
Storefront Improvement Program supports customer-facing commercial storefronts in St. Albert with up to 50% reimbursement of eligible exterior improvement costs, to a maximum of $3,000. It helps businesses enhance curb appeal through patios, signage, lighting, planters and other street-visible storefront elements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Patio and pergola development
- Street-facing enhancements
- Storefront signage
- Perpendicular (blade) signage within the Perron District
- Exterior decorative lighting and winter storefront improvement elements
Documents Needed
- Copies of receipts for all eligible expenditures
- Photos showing the installed storefront improvement elements
- Storefront Improvement Grant Agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses operating a customer-facing commercial storefront within St. Albert
- Business owners or authorized representatives of the eligible storefront location
- Applicants with a valid and active St. Albert business license
Who is not eligible
- Non-commercial entities, including public schools, government buildings, and other institutional uses
- Home-based businesses
Eligible expenses
- Building materials for patio and pergola development
- Construction or installation costs for patio and pergola development
- Professional design or contractor services for patio and pergola development
- Required permit or inspection fees associated with patio or pergola development
- Eligible storefront improvement items, including street furniture, planters, hanging baskets, flowers, outdoor greenery, signage, decorative lighting, and winter elements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Duplicate, overlapping, or jointly funded receipts are not accepted
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Albert
- The Perron District
Selection criteria
- Applications are processed in the order they are received on a first come, first served basis
How to apply
- Confirm project eligibility by contacting the grant administrator at civicgrants@stalbert.ca before applying
- Gather the required information, including receipts for purchased storefront improvement elements
- Review the Civic Granting Preparation Worksheet
- After eligibility is confirmed and documents are ready, submit the online application
Processing and Agreement
- After submission, applicants receive an email request to complete and submit the Storefront Improvement Grant Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff, with additional follow-up if necessary
- To receive reimbursement, applicants must submit copies of receipts for eligible expenditures and photos showing the installed storefront improvement elements
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Storefront Improvement Program Program
What is the Storefront Improvement Program?
Storefront Improvement Program supports customer-facing commercial storefronts in St. Albert with up to 50% reimbursement of eligible exterior improvement costs, to a maximum of $3,000. It helps businesses enhance curb appeal through patios, signage, lighting, planters and other street-visible storefront elements.
How much funding can be received?
Storefront Improvement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Storefront Improvement Program program?
To be eligible for the Storefront Improvement Program program, you must:
Operate a customer-facing commercial storefront within St. Albert
Hold a valid and active St. Albert business license
Be the business owner or authorized representative of the eligible storefront location
What expenses are eligible under Storefront Improvement Program?
Patio and pergola development
Street-facing enhancements
Storefront signage
Perpendicular (blade) signage within the Perron District
Exterior decorative lighting and winter storefront improvement elements
Who can I contact for more information about the Storefront Improvement Program?
You can contact City of St. Albert by email at civicgrants@stalbert.ca.
Where is the Storefront Improvement Program available?
The Storefront Improvement Program program is available across Canada.