GSCIP Facade Improvement Grant Program
Also known as: Greater Sudbury Facade Grant
Greater Sudbury's GSCIP Facade Improvement Grant covers 50% of the cost of improving a building's main facade, to $20,000, or $30,000 for designated heritage properties. Signage qualifies only within a comprehensive facade project, capped at $3,000. You need two independent contractor estimates (funding follows the lowest bid), before-photos, and a schematic elevation. Your own labour doesn't count as an eligible cost.
Key facts
- Amount
- Up to $20,000
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- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Open, continuous intake no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle
- Your share
- See terms
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- Who qualifies
- Property owner, business, tenant
- Property within the GSCIP boundary at time of application
- Two independent cost estimates required; funding based on lowest bid
- Photos of existing facade condition and a schematic elevation view required
- Heritage stream requires demonstrating conservation of heritage attributes
- 5-year repeat-application rule per program/property
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Stacking
- GSCIP Professional Study Grant Program, Heritage facade applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply to the Professional Study Grant to offset heritage impact assessment / heritage architect costs.
Common questions
How much can a heritage building get?
50% of facade costs up to $30,000 (vs. $20,000 standard), and you must show how the alterations conserve heritage attributes. A Professional Study Grant can help pay for the heritage impact assessment.
Does new signage qualify?
Only as part of a comprehensive facade improvement project, and the signage portion is limited to $3,000.
Can I do the work myself?
Eligible costs cover materials, equipment, and contracted labour only, labour provided by the owner, tenant, or applicant is not eligible.
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: