The program is intended to provide financial incentives to aid property owners and tenants within the Business Improvement Area (BIA) to improve their buildings’ exterior appearance, thus adding to the overall streetscape and beautification of our downtown.

1. The maximum contribution issued under this program will be $5,000.00.
2. Successful applicants will be eligible to receive 50% of their total eligible improvement costs (excluding HST) up to the maximum contribution amount noted above. 
3. Grants will be awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis
4. Grants will be available until the budgeted amount of this program has been depleted for any calendar year. 
5. The amount awarded cannot be combined with any other grant programs of the City of Miramichi.

Properties:

• All commercially zoned buildings within the City of Miramichi’s two defined Business Improvement Area (BIA).
• The BIA Levy for the subject property (PAN) must be up to date and paid in full for the previous taxation year.
• The business owner must not have received a contribution from this program during the previous two (2) calendar years.

Applicant:

• Registered property owner as per Service New Brunswick property registry and/or,
• Business owner with written consent from the registered property owner.

1. All projects under this initiative must submit a completed application with all support documentation prior to the commencement of any work related to the application.
2. All projects must serve to improve the physical look of the BIA and can include renovations, improvements and restoration of facades (Public Facing Streetscape only)
3. Priority will be given to improvements using local, durable, low maintenance and environmentally friendly projects.
4. Priority will be given to projects that align with design guidelines and themes as outlined in the 2019 Downtowns Master Plan
5. The following is a partial list of improvements that may be eligible under this program:
   1. Exterior architectural and decorative details
   2. Cleaning or painting of exterior façade
   3. Exterior façade signage
   4. Replacement or improvements to exterior windows, doors, entranceways and awnings 
   5. Replacement or improvement to exterior lighting or security features
   6. Other projects approved by the City of Miramichi
6. The following is a partial list of improvements that may not be considered eligible under this program:
   1. Repairs or replacements of building roof
   2. Portable signage
   3. Seasonal decorations
   4. Floral displays (i.e. hanging flower baskets)
   5. Other projects not considered eligible by the City of Miramichi
7. Labour costs associated with the eligible improvements will only be considered if completed by a third party contractor 

1. Contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism as directed below to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility 
2. Complete a signed Application form provided by the Department including all necessary supporting documentation as required on the application
3. Schedule a site visit with City Staff to review application and photo document building façade prior to commencement of project.
4. All applicants will be informed of the final status of their application, including and eligible and ineligible expenses, within 10 business days of the receipt of all necessary documentation

1. Successful applicants are required to provide a progress report when the project is 80% complete. (If indicated in the Letter of Offer)
2. Schedule a site visit with City Staff to photo document project completion.
3. Successful applicants must present the following documentation to the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism prior to receiving reimbursement:
   1. A signed certificate of completion of the project
   2. Copies of all applicable permits obtained for this project
   3. Any other documentation indicated in the Letter of Offer

For additional information concerning this program contact Paul R. McGraw.