Administered by Government of British Columbia · Last verified: July 2026
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association runs this annual fund to improve the look of street-level storefronts in the downtown core. It covers exterior work such as window and door repair, repainting, planters and landscaping, signage upgrades, and window displays. You must be a Downtown Van member with a street-level business inside the association's boundaries.
The official program page moved or was archived. The link points at the issuing organization. Please verify program details before applying.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityDowntown Van Business Beautification Fund is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in British Columbia, in Retail & E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Professional Services, Other. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Up to $2,000 per project. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm Downtown Van membership and a street-level location in the boundaries 2. Plan an eligible storefront beautification project 3. Apply when the annual portal opens (typically February) 4. Complete the work after approval and submit documents for reimbursement
Annual intake, typically opens early February; currently closed.