Administered by Government of Nova Scotia · Last verified: July 2026
A matching reimbursement grant from the North End Business Association (NEBA) in Halifax for member businesses and property owners improving the exterior appearance of ground-floor commercial buildings in the North End catchment area. It covers 50% of eligible costs up to $2,000 per business for work such as painting, affixed signage, awnings, lighting, accessibility improvements, and murals. Applicants must be NEBA members and obtain approval before work begins.
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 eligibilityNorth End Halifax Facade Improvement Grant is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Nova Scotia, in Retail & E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Creative & Media, Other. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 50% of costs, up to $2,000 per business. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Become a NEBA member and confirm location in the catchment area 2. Submit the facade grant application before starting work 3. Complete work within 6 months and submit receipts and after photos
Annual intake; most recent deadline was May 30, 2026 (verify next round).
26% base of eligible NS costs (25% for non-NS-owned), with bonuses up to roughly 42% total
GRANTUp to $50,000
GRANTUp to $15,000 (Tier 1) or up to $25,000 (Tier 2)