Fascia Signage Grant

Overview of the Fascia Signage Grant program:

The Fascia Signage Grant Program, offered by Bruce County, is designed to enhance the visual appeal of downtown commercial areas by supporting businesses in the improvement and installation of fascia signage. This grant aims to contribute to the aesthetic and economic vitality of the county's commercial districts.

Eligibility criteria of the Fascia Signage Grant program:

• To be considered for the grant:
• The applicant must be the tenant or the property owner. A letter of support from the property owner is required if the applicant is the tenant.
• The building must be commercial or mixed-use (commercial-residential) and be located within one of the following downtown Community Improvement Plan Areas (CIPA): Allenford, Chesley, Hepworth, Kincardine, Lion's Head, Lucknow, Mildmay, Paisley, Port Elgin, Ripley, Sauble Beach, Southampton, Tara, Teeswater, Tiverton, Tobermory, Walkerton or Wiarton.
• Fascia signs must be attached to the front of a commercial building.
• The project must comply with Municipal bylaws and have received appropriate permits and permissions.
• The project should attempt to include elements from the applicable Community Toolkit whenever possible.
• Project work must not have started (including purchasing any materials) until the application has been approved.
• Properties previously awarded grants are not eligible for additional funding under the same grant category unless:
• The grant was provided more than five years ago; or
• Either the tenant and/or property owner changed since the last grant was provided; or
• The application is clearly for different physical elements of the building/property (as determined by County Staff)